NISSAN ALTIMA 2008: SUSPENSION
| Make : NISSAN | Model : ALTIMA | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2008-05-22 - 2008-05-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V363000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-08-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2008-07-31 | Date Added to Database: 2008-07-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1018 | ||
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Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 1,018 MY 2008 ALTIMA VEHICLES. THE LEFT SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. |
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Consequence:
IF THE BOLT WERE TO COME OUT, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT TO SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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