NHTSA Recall 17V040000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 341,005 vehicles. It affects 2015–2017 Nissan Altima.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V040000 |
|---|---|
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH |
| Report received | January 18, 2017 |
| Owner notification | February 16, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
Safety risk
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V040000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.