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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch

Date Announced

JAN 22, 2016

Vehicles Affected

846,000

NHTSA Campaign #

16V029000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (26)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN BULLETIN Hood Lock Assembly Replacement Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Parts Update VII Reference: PC426 Date: March 11, 2016
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Chronology
• 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB14-101a Date: January 21, 2016 VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2013 ALTIMA SECONDARY HOOD LATCH INSPECTION CAMPAIGN ID #: R1413 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013 Altima (L33)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Defect 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN BULLETIN Hood Lock Assembly Replacement Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PC426 Date: May 24, 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB16-011a Date: Marc23, 2016
• Chronology of Principal Events for Recall 15V-116
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN BULLETIN Hood Lock Assembly Replacement Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Parts Information and Return Update Reference: PC426 Date: January 27, 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Parts Update II Reference: PC426 Date: February 4, 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN BULLETIN Hood Lock Assembly Replacement Reference: PC426 Date: March 23, 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB15-023a Date: January 21, 2016 VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2013 - 2015 ALTIMA SECONDARY HOOD LATCH LUBRICATION CAMPAIGN ID #: PC359 NHTSA #: 15V-116 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013 – 2015 Altima Sedan (L33)
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-4