NHTSA Campaign Id 06V046000; Date: Feb. 13, 2006
If the bracket is cracked, the stability of the vehicle may be affected under severe driving conditions. This could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2006 Nissan Altima; 2006 Nissan Maxima
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 759
Recall Summary:On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension.
How to Fix:Dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. The recall began on February 27, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:Nissan recall no. Pb016. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 27, 2006
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