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HighNHTSA·23V882000·Announced 2023-12-21

2024 Nissan Altima Recall for Potential Steering Bolt Loosening

Nissan is recalling approximately 5 certain 2024 Altima vehicles because bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, potentially causing loss of steering control or lock-up. Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly at no cost.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This involves a potential steering system defect that could cause loss of control, a serious safety risk. However, no illnesses, injuries, crashes, or confirmed failures have been reported. The defect affects only 5 vehicles and remains theoretical until manifesting in actual use.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, which could result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

A loss of steering control or lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. This defect affects the vehicle's steering system, a critical safety component.

Approximately 5 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2024. Owners should contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is also available at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Nissan dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. Nissan's recall number for this campaign is PC997.

The recalled product

Product
2024 NISSAN ALTIMA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
  • bolt-loosening
  • steering-control-loss
  • steering-lock-up
Affected units
5

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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