| Issue ID | 1712378 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11384358 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 25/09/19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a recall on the hood latches of these vehicles that has not yet been completed but i had an incident occur where my hood did fly open on me while driving and caused extensive damage to my vehicle which i have not yet been able to pay for. I was able to purchase a new hood latch and secure the hood but the damage is still present, the hood does not close properly, the fenders were pushed back and damaged.... I would like to know if i could have my vehicle inspected and possibly repaired with no cost to me due to this recall? I was driving approximately 40mph on a secondary highway with a good deal of traffic when this incident occurred with my 2 year old daughter. It was terrifying. I still have trauma to this day from that incident and my hood still does not look properly sealed and when i drive over 60mph i can see vibrations in the hood which make me feel without the proper fix, it will happen again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TORRINGTON, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP4DCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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