2016 Nissan Altima · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 20V315000 includes certain 2015 to 2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The door may be difficult to latch, may show an ajar warning or may not remain secured
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2015 to 2018 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA campaign 20V315000
- The manufacturer filing lists 1,831,818 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
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