2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Published January 22, 2016 · Recall initiated: January 22, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V029000, published January 22, 2016. 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 6, 2012, 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
These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
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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 16V029000 on January 22, 2016. Reported hazard: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, 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?
These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: ALTIMA.