Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V915000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 341,003 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V915000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 19, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V915000 |
| Units affected: | 341,003 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
- Consequeces:
- If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
- 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.