Nissan recalling 1.8 million vehicles over hood latch issue | Car News

Nissan is recalling more than 1.8 million sedans globally because of to a problem with the secondary hood latch. Specifically, the hood can get trapped in the open up situation after currently being opened and then shut. The bulk of the recalled automobiles are in the United States and Canada.

The marketing campaign entails Altima sedans from 2013 to 2018 model-many years. In Canada, 49,225 automobiles are influenced by the marketing campaign currently being launched by Nissan.

In accordance to Nissan, corrosion on the second latch may perhaps not retain the hood closed when the auto is in movement. Transport Canada describes the problem as follows:

“Over time, corrosion could cause the secondary hood latch to adhere in the open up situation after it is made use of. If this transpires, and the principal hood latch is produced, the hood may perhaps open up instantly when driving.”

– Transport Canada recall detect

Back again in 2016, Nissan recalled the Altima from 2013-to-2015 model many years above the very same challenge. The resolution had been to switch the hood latch, in accordance to the NHTSA (Countrywide Highway Traffic Basic safety Administration) document related to that circumstance. Automobiles that had their hood latches replaced in the 2016 recall have not had any difficulties since then and have not induced any accidents or injuries, in accordance to Nissan.

On the other hand, Nissan has gained 16 claims experiences of slight accidents or injuries in circumstances with automobiles that had been not fixed, in accordance to Automotive Information, which spoke with a business spokesperson.

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Nissan claimed in a statement that it is working on a resolution and will commence informing homeowners this month.

Transport Canada specifies that this recall replaces the 2016 recall and that automobiles that had been through a repair service at that time ought to return to the shop for a second correction.