2006 Nissan Altima & 2006 Nissan Maxima recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension.
💥 The risk
If the bracket is cracked, the stability of the vehicle may be affected under severe driving conditions. This could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V046000
- Manufacturer recall #
- PB016
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 759
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-647-7261
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 27, 2006
- Built
- Jan 24, 2006 – Jan 27, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Nissan recall no. PB016.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.