NHTSA Recall 09V358000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V358000; Date: Sep. 16, 2009
If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, which could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Nissan Altima; 2010 Nissan Altima; 2009 Nissan Maxima; 2010 Nissan Maxima
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 26,398
Recall Summary:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.
How to Fix:
Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace both left and right side front strut insulators free of charge. The safety recall began October 2009. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-nissan1 (1-800-647-7261).
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Oct 8, 2009
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