Nissan is expanding a recall to include more late-model Altima sedans with faulty hood latches, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In September, Nissan recalled 220,423 Altimas from 2013 for secondary hood latches—the ones you actually touch after the primary latch pops the hood—that can bind due to an assembly problem or from exposure to rust and debris. If the hood is unlatched and enough air catches it at speed, well, you know the rest. Now, Nissan is recalling all 2014 and some 2015 models after receiving latch complaints from owners of newer cars. About 625,000 Altimas are affected in the U.S., although Nissan says it isn't done tallying the final number and doesn't yet know the root cause. So far, Altimas produced after Dec. 31, 2014 are not included.
The previous fix involved bending the latch "hood actuation" lever so it wouldn't contact the hood and greasing the latch itself. Nissan has notified dealers and will send owners an interim notice if they can't figure out a fix within the next two months.
In January, Nissan recalled 170,665 late-model Pathfinder and Infiniti JX35/QX60 SUVs for secondary hood latch problems. The latches were installed incorrectly so that the hood release cable would not engage the locking claw.
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The current Altima has been recalled five other times since debuting in 2012, including the initial hood latch recall, twice for faulty passenger airbag sensors, once for incorrect spare tire inflation, and another for loose suspension and steering bolts on early production models.
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