Rear door may open when window is lowered
Defect Summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. as a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
Safety Consequence
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. the recall began on february 16, 2017. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Nissan North America, Inc. or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 17V040000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V040000?
NHTSA recall 17V040000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on January 18, 2017. It addresses: Rear door may open when window is lowered. The recall affects approximately 341,005 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V040000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.