NHTSA Recall 08V464000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V464000; Date: Sep. 15, 2008
If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Nissan Altima
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,403
Recall Summary:
Nissan is recalling 3,403 my 2009 altima vehicles equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels. Some these wheels may not have been manufactured to specification. This could cause one or more of the five lug nuts attaching the wheel to the vehicle to become loose.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if it is equipped with one of the affected wheels. If it is, the wheels will be replaced with new ones that have been manufactured to the correct specification. The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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: Sep 15, 2008
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