The defect
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT. THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION.
The risk
IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLTS AND NUTS AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2011, 2012 |
Components: SUSPENSION
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2011 | 242 | 1 |
| Nissan Altima | 2012 | 426 | 4 |
Other suspension recalls in 2011
15 of the 597 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2011 concerned the suspension; NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. filed 216 campaigns in all.
| 11V602000 22 Dec 2011 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| 11V553000 10 Nov 2011 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. |
| 11V464000 6 Sept 2011 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| 11V387000 1 Aug 2011 | ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. |
| 11V360000 19 Jul 2011 | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| 11V323000 13 Jun 2011 | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| 11V320000 10 Jun 2011 | HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| 11V244000 20 Apr 2011 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2011