2009-2010 Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima recall: suspension

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 16, 2009. It covers about 26,398 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 26,398
reported: Sep 16, 2009
owners notified: Oct 8, 2009
related complaints: 129

Suspension

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 09V358000

Affected vehicles

Nissan Altima 2009-2010 2009 2010
Nissan Maxima 2009-2010 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 129 complaints about suspension problems.

2009 Nissan Altima 2010 Nissan Altima 2009 Nissan Maxima 2010 Nissan Maxima

Questions about recall 09V358000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima suspension?

Yes. Recall 09V358000, reported on September 16, 2009, covers about 26,398 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V358000?

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).

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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