2011–2012 Nissan Altima recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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 fix
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.
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
- 11V371000
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 20,000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Owner phone
- 1-800-647-7261
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 8, 2011
- Built
- Apr 25, 2011 – Jun 10, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners 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 .