2013 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 |
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA |
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| Manufacturer |
Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/4/2012 - 7/26/2012 |
| 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 |
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for SUSPENSION
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for AIR BAGS
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for TIRES, TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
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