2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima | 2016 Nissan Altima | 2017 Nissan Altima | 2018 Nissan Altima — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Published May 29, 2020 · Recall initiated: May 28, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V315000, published May 29, 2020 and initiated May 28, 2020. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima | 2016 Nissan Altima | 2017 Nissan Altima | 2018 Nissan Altima — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch.
What's the hazard
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
What to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
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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 | 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2018 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 | 2016 Nissan Altima | 2017 Nissan Altima | 2018 Nissan Altima — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V315000 on May 29, 2020. Reported hazard: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
What should I do if I have this product?
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: ALTIMA.