If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248577-nissan-altima-2015-recall-latches-locks-linkages · Recall date January 22, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V029000
“NISSAN ALTIMA (2015) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 22, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248577-nissan-altima-2015-recall-latches-locks-linkages. Based on NHTSA recall 16V029000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V029000).
These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
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 16V029000 — Nissan North America, Inc. NISSAN ALTIMA (2015) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages Hello, I own a NISSAN ALTIMA (2015) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages that is covered by recall 16V029000 from Nissan North America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116. 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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