2012 NISSAN ALTIMA RECALL - #11V371000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT. THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 NISSAN ALTIMA |
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| Manufacturer |
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/25/2011 - 6/10/2011 |
| Recalled on |
7/25/2011 |
| Influenced by |
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/8/2011 |
| # Affected |
20,000 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT. THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION. |
| Consequences |
IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLTS AND NUTS AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. |
| Notes |
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2012 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2012 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2012 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for STEERING
2012 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for SUSPENSION
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Comments
1/2/2013 - Amy
My 2012 Nissan Altima has an oversteer/overcorrection problem. After it's 2nd visit to service, Nissan has already told me they can't do anything more to fix the problem but did state it is a common problem. I don't feel safe driving this car and it gives me anxiety on the road. What will it take for them to fix it? A bad accident? A class action???
7/5/2012 - Faye Jones
I drive a 2012 Altima and something is wrong with it. My car shakes when my windshield wipers are on,there is a noise coming from the front when I turn also once my car sits overnight and I go from park to reverse it makes a noise.The car drives rough. I get a musty odor from the vents. I can be sitting in the car and just by moving my arms the car shakes.I am very disappointed because I have been to 4 dealerships and because Gary said there was nothing wrong with my car,no will look at it.I feel as though nissan just don't care about the customer