| Issue ID | 1670683 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11331425 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 25/06/20 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 45 mph, the hood latch unlocked causing the hood to open and smash into the windshield. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was towed to west herr nissan of lockport (6069 s transit rd, lockport, ny 14094, 716-280-6354) where the dealer confirmed that the vehicle was subject to the recall repair. The contact was informed that the hood and windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that notifications would be mailed out on august 1, 2020. The failure mileage was 70,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH TONAWANDA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP0GNXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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