Issue ID | 1678334 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11342093 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | ALTIMA |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 23/12/19 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the hood unlatched and flew open and caused damage to the fenders. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the damage was repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CARMEL, NY |
VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP8FNXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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