Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V494000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V494000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2013 altima vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2012, through july 26, 2012 Includes 13,919 affected units, Loose Steering and Suspension Bolts, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 altima vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2012, through july 26, 2012

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V494000
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-10-10T00:00:00
Subject: Loose steering and suspension bolts
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 13,919

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-f2vp_t5w8~f29f
NHTSA ID: 12V494000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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