Recall 08V-464
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2009 Nissan Altima: Wheels.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-464
- Reported
- September 15, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 3,403 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Nissan is recalling 3,403 my 2009 altima vehicles equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels. Some these wheels may not have been manufactured to specification. This could cause one or more of the five lug nuts attaching the wheel to the vehicle to become loose.
The risk
If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if it is equipped with one of the affected wheels. If it is, the wheels will be replaced with new ones that have been manufactured to the correct specification. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
CUSTOMERS MAY 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 2009