Recall 12V494000 — SUSPENSION Defect in 2012-2013 NISSAN ALTIMA
RECALL This recall affects up to 13,919 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V494000 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 13,919 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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