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2014 Nissan Altima Recall — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH (15V116000)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, 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.

Year2014
MakeNissan
ModelAltima
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Campaign number15V116000
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, 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.
ConsequenceIf 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.
RemedyNissan 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 assem
Report received27/02/2015
SourceNHTSA

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