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SevereNHTSA·10V193000·Announced 2010-05-07

Nissan Recalls 2010 Altima Vehicles for Front Side Member Welding Defect

Nissan is recalling 113 model year 2010 Altima vehicles because front side member assembly components may not have been welded to specification, potentially affecting crash performance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (welding) that may affect crash performance, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 113 model year 2010 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured between April 7, 2010, and April 13, 2010. The recall addresses a defect in the front side member assembly components, which may not have been welded to specification due to a tool maintenance error.

If several structural welds are out of specification on a single vehicle, it may have an effect on the vehicle's crash performance. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The safety recall began on May 13, 2010. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, repair the welding issues free of charge. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN ALTIMA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
113

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ALTIMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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