The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V915000·Announced 2018-12-19

Nissan Recalls 2015-2017 Altima Vehicles for Rear Door Latch Cable Issue

Nissan is recalling 2015-2017 Altima vehicles because a rear door latch-lock cable may interfere with the window regulator, causing the door to open unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that creates a risk of injury to passengers if the door opens while the vehicle is moving, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Altima vehicles. This recall affects vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The issue involves the door latch-lock cable, which may not have been routed properly in the rear door during the previous repair.

As a result of the improper routing, the cable may interfere with the window regulator. This interference can cause the rear passenger door to unlatch and open without warning when the window is lowered. If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using a new remedy procedure free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN ALTIMA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
341,003

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ALTIMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · NISSAN

Same manufacturer · Nissan North America, Inc.

See all →

Same hazard · door unlatching

See all →