NHTSA Recall 07V267000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V267000; Date: Jun. 21, 2007
If the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Nissan Altima
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 140,582
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. The recall began on July 3, 2007, and will continue through October 1, 2007. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
Nissan recall no. R0703. 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: Jul 3, 2007
Also see: