Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles
— Recall Campaign #17V040000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 341,005 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V040000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 18, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V040000 |
| Units affected: | 341,005 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
- Consequeces:
- If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.