Investigation AQ22003: 2018–2022 Nissan Altima

Status

OPEN

Opened

Dec 16, 2022

Closed

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Model years

2018–2022

Subject

Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls

Component: Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Summary

NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Safety Act). The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).NHTSA is in receipt of information that indicates Hertz rented vehicles to customers without having performed required recall repairs. Accordingly, we are opening this audit query to seek additional information concerning this issue.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2022 Nissan Altima31 complaints
• 2021 Nissan Altima70 complaints
• 2020 Nissan Altima182 complaints
• 2019 Nissan Altima234 complaints
• 2018 Nissan Altima226 complaints