2012-2013 Nissan Altima recall: suspension
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 10, 2012. It covers about 13,919 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,919
- reported
- Oct 10, 2012
- owners notified
- Nov 12, 2012
- related complaints
- 307
Suspension
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 12V494000
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Altima 2012-2013 20122013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 307 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 12V494000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Nissan Altima suspension?
Yes. Recall 12V494000, reported on October 10, 2012, covers about 13,919 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V494000?
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.
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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