Nissan Recalls 2012-2013 Altima Vehicles for Loose Suspension Bolts
Nissan is recalling 13,919 Altima vehicles because suspension and steering bolts may not be torqued correctly, risking vehicle control loss.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension/steering bolts) that could lead to a loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured between May 10, 2012, and July 26, 2012. The recall covers 13,919 vehicles that may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to the proper specification.
The affected bolts could become loose and fall out, which may lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash. This defect involves the suspension and steering components of the vehicle.
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 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 — Suspension & Steering
- Affected units
- 13,919
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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