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Recall 06V-046

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2006 Nissan Altima and 1 other model: Suspension (rear).

At a glance

Campaign number
06V-046
Reported
February 13, 2006
Vehicles affected
759 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension.

The risk

If the bracket is cracked, the stability of the vehicle may be affected under severe driving conditions. This could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Nissan recall no. Pb016.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles