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VehicleJan 22, 2016846,000 affected

Nissan recall: Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong

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 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

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16V029000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 22, 2016
Owners notified
Feb 17, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
846,000
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Mar 6, 2012 to Dec 31, 2014
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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