Recall 12V-494
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2012 to 2013 Nissan Altima: Steering; Suspension.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-494
- Reported
- October 10, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 13,919 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The 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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Altima 2012 to 2013