2012 NISSAN ALTIMA RECALL - #12V494000
RECALL FOR STEERING
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.
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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 |
5/10/2012 - 6/4/2012 |
| Recalled on |
10/11/2012 |
| Influenced by |
Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/12/2012 |
| # Affected |
13,919 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification. |
| Consequences |
The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action |
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. 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. |
| See also |
2012 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for SUSPENSION
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 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