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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V116000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Published February 27, 2015 · Recall initiated: February 27, 2015

What's the hazard

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-565.

Recall details

Brand
NISSAN
Model
ALTIMA
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Lot
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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