Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it 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, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it 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, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225271-nissan-altima-2018-recall-latches-locks-linkages · Recall date May 28, 2020 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V315000
“NISSAN ALTIMA (2018) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 28, 2020. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225271-nissan-altima-2018-recall-latches-locks-linkages. Based on NHTSA recall 20V315000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V315000).
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. 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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan North America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V315000 — Nissan North America, Inc. NISSAN ALTIMA (2018) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages Hello, I own a NISSAN ALTIMA (2018) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages that is covered by recall 20V315000 from Nissan North America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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