Transport CanadaCritical
2013 NISSAN ALTIMATransport Canada Recall #2020242
The official notice
Defect
Over time, corrosion could cause the secondary hood latch to stick in the open position after it is used. If this happens, and the primary hood latch is released, the hood may open suddenly while driving.
Safety Risk
A hood that opens suddenly while driving could block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners by mail and provide an update to the owner's manual instruction for how to properly maintain the hood latch. Nissan will instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the hood release lever spring. The dealer will also install a hood latch maintenance warning label.
49,225 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R21A6Updated June 10, 2026