NHTSARecalled Oct 10, 2012 · #12V494000
Loose Steering and Suspension Bolts
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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 affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Product details
- Product
- Loose Steering and Suspension Bolts
- 2012-2013 Altima
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2013 Altima
- UPCs
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What you should do
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 1-800-647-7261.