Nissan Is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to Unintentional Release of Primary Hood Latch

Nissan Is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to Unintentional Release of Primary Hood Latch

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000
Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,831,818
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.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Nissan will provide an interim notice to instruct owners how to properly maintain the latch and include a reminder to fully close the hood and engage the primary hood latch each time before driving. This recall is expected to begin June 22, 2020. 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.
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