2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Published February 27, 2015 · Recall initiated: February 27, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V116000, published February 27, 2015. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V116000 on February 27, 2015. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: ALTIMA.