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SevereNHTSA·15V733000·Announced 2015-11-05

Nissan Recalls 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

Nissan is recalling specific 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles because front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened, which could reduce braking ability.

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 in the braking system that could lead to a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured between October 6, 2015, and October 7, 2015. The recall involves a defect where the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.

If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. 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, MAXIMA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
119

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 (2)

  • ALTIMA
  • MAXIMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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