2010 Nissan Altima Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Altima. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 10V401000Sep 10, 20107,948 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
  Covers: Nissan Altima 2008–2010, Versa 2008–2010, Rogue 2008–2010 +4 more

  Reported issue: Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.

  Possible consequence: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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• 10V193000May 7, 2010113 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Nissan Altima 2010

  Reported issue: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 altima vehicles manufactured from april 7, 2010 through april 13, 2010. Some of the front side member assembly components may not have been welded to specification due to a tool maintenance error.

  Possible consequence: If several structural welds are out of specification on a single vehicle, it may have an effect on the vehicle crash performance.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary repair free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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• 09V358000Sep 16, 200926,398 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension
  Covers: Nissan Altima 2009–2010, Maxima 2009–2010

  Reported issue: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.

  Possible consequence: If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, which could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace both left and right side front strut insulators free of charge. The safety recall began october 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-nissan1 (1-800-647-7261).

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