2015-2016 Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima recall: caliper

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 5, 2015. It covers about 119 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 119
reported: Nov 5, 2015
owners notified: Dec 14, 2015
related complaints: 47

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

What is wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
Risk: If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 15V733000

Affected vehicles

Nissan Altima 2015 2015
Nissan Maxima 2016 2016

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 47 complaints about brakes problems.

2015 Nissan Altima 2016 Nissan Maxima

Questions about recall 15V733000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima caliper?

Yes. Recall 15V733000, reported on November 5, 2015, covers about 119 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V733000?

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. 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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