Nissan Recalls 846,000 Altimas

Nissan is recalling thousands of Altima midsize cars to fix a latch problem that could let the hood fly open while the cars are moving.

This is the third time Nissan has recalled these cars for this problem. The latest recall covers 846,000 cars from 2013 to 2015.

In documents posted to the National Highway Traffic Administration, Nissan says "paint can flake off the latch, exposing bare metal. Over time, the latches can rust and cause the secondary hood latch to remain open. If the main latch isn't closed and the car is driven, the secondary latch may not hold the hood down". 

In two recalls previous, Nissan says dealers adjusted latches and applied lubricant, but the problem could still exist if the lubricant wasn't applied evenly.

Nissan will notify owners and replace the latch for free starting in mid-February.