| Issue ID | 1650294 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11316586 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 22/02/20 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the hood flew open without warning. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v116000 (latches/locks/linkages) and was previously repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact called simmons-rockwell nissan located at (224 colonial dr, horseheads, ny 14845) where she was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer informed her that an inspector would be sent to her local dealer for an inspection. The inspector determined that the secondary latch was defective. The inspector placed a zip tie on the latch and referred her back to the dealer. The dealer offered no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 146000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TRUMANSBURG, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP1ENXXXXXX |
| 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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