| Issue ID | 1258717 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10823922 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 02/02/16 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 72 mph, the hood unlatched and dented the hood and roof. The failure caused side fender damage. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact recieved notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHELBYVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP0DCXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 72 |
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