Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V315000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V315000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2018 nissan altima vehicles Includes 1,831,818 affected units, Unintentional Release of Primary Hood Latch, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2013-2018 nissan altima vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 owner?s 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V315000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2020-05-28T00:00:00

Subject: Unintentional release of primary hood latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 1,831,818

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R20A7

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. if the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: 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 owner?s 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 44.99

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