The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V315000·Announced 2020-05-28

Nissan Recalls 2013-2018 Altima Vehicles for Hood Latch Corrosion Risk

Nissan is recalling 2013-2018 Altima vehicles because the secondary hood latch may corrode and fail, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving.

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 vehicle defect (hood latch) that could lead to a vehicle crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the secondary hood latch may corrode over time if the primary hood latch is inadvertently released. This corrosion can cause the secondary latch 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. This increases the risk of a vehicle crash. The recall covers approximately 1.8 million vehicles.

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 maintenance instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 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
1,831,818

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.

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