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Nissan recall: Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to February 28, 2013. In the affected vehicles, interference between the hood inner panel and the secondary latch lever, in combination with debris and corrosion, may cause the secondary hood latch to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

What could happen

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

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 on October 20, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
14V565000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 15, 2014
Owners notified
Oct 20, 2014
Vehicles or items affected
220,423
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Mar 6, 2012 to Jan 28, 2013
Part
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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