| Issue ID | 1359228 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10957271 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/02/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had just checked the oil and what type of oil to buy for the car, and en route at a speed of 55, the hood flew up while accelerating to the posted limit - shattering the sunroof, cracking the windshield, warping the front left and right quarter panels near the windshield, and denting the hood and roof. It also dislodged the sunroof motor and pulled part of the roof lighting console wiring harness apart. I was not made aware of a recall by nissan in either of the two campaigns on the hood latch issue - only by the insurance investigator after my claim. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LELAND, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP8DNXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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