NISSAN ALTIMA (2017) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Nissan recalls 2015-2017 Altima vehicles with rear door latch cable routing issues that may open during motion, risking rear passenger injury.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles because a rear door latch cable may route improperly, causing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. This could increase injury risk to rear passengers if the door opens unexpectedly while driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226277-nissan-2017-altima-rear-door-opens-while-moving-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226277-nissan-2017-altima-rear-door-opens-while-moving-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V040000
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“Nissan 2017 Altima: Rear Door Opens While Moving Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226277-nissan-2017-altima-rear-door-opens-while-moving-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V040000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V040000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear door latch cable may be improperly routed, so lowering a window could cause the door to unlatch and open. This might happen while the vehicle is moving, potentially leading to rear passengers being injured.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2017 Nissan Altima vehicles are affected. Rear passengers are at higher risk if the rear door opens unexpectedly while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015-2017 Nissan Altima has the rear door latch cable routed incorrectly. The recall began on February 16, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan
Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to schedule a free repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear door latch cable may be improperly routed, causing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.
How can I tell if my car is affected?
Check if your 2015-2017 Nissan Altima has the rear door latch cable routed incorrectly. The recall began on February 16, 2017.
What should I do if my car is affected?
Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to schedule a free repair.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V040000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 17V040000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V040000 (January 18, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.