SteeringRecall 12V-494 · 2012–2013 Nissan Altima
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 12V-494 covers 13,919 2012–2013 Nissan Altima for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V494000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 10, 2012 to July 26, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.