NHTSA Recall 12V494000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V494000; Date: Oct. 10, 2012
The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Nissan Altima; 2013 Nissan Altima
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 13,919
Recall Summary:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 altima vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.
How to Fix:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 2012
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