Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10
— Recall Campaign #12V494000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 13,919 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V494000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | October 10, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V494000 |
| Units affected: | 13,919 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.