USA RECALL #9 - NISSAN - Secondary hood latch may fail and not latch.

RECALL Subject : Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch

Report Receipt Date: FEB 27, 2015 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V116000 

Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 625,000 

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

SUMMARY:

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy plan or notification schedule. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-565.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

UK RECALL #18 - CHEVROLET - Spark model recalled for possible bonnet latch failure.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2015/017
Manufacturer Ref :	OSB13-02-062-a
Make:	CHEVROLET UK
Model :	Spark
Launch Date :	06/02/2015
Numbers Involved :	20089
Build Start Date :	12/06/2009
Build End Date :	31/07/2014

Recall Details
Concern :	SECONDARY BONNET CATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE
Description :	The Hood Striker Secondary Latch may suffer from a build-up of corrosion. If this condition occurs the Hood Striker Secondary Latch may not return to the correct position when released. In such an event, and especially when the primary locking device is not engaged correctly, there is a potential the hood can open while the vehicle is being driven.
Remedial Action :	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Hood Striker Secondary Latch.
Vehicle Id :	AC125313 to EC490212

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CHEVROLET UK - SPARK

USA RECALL #3 - NISSAN - Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch.

Report Receipt Date: SEP 15, 2014 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V565000 

Component(s): 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 220,423 

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

SUMMARY:

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to February 28, 2013. In the affected vehicles, interference between the hood inner panel and the secondary latch lever, in combination with debris and corrosion, may cause the secondary hood latch to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.