Recall 09V358000: 2009–2010 Nissan Altima and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 16, 2009

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

26,398vehicles

Model years

2009–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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).

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Nissan Altima1,547 complaints
• 2010 Nissan Altima381 complaints
• 2009 Nissan Maxima339 complaints
• 2010 Nissan Maxima275 complaints