Recall 07V-267
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2007 Nissan Altima: Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-267
- Reported
- June 21, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 140,582 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.
The risk
If the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. The recall began on july 3, 2007, and will continue through october 1, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Nissan recall no. R0703.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
- Nissan Altima 2007