NHTSA recall 07V-267 (07V267000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported June 21, 2007 - about 140,582 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V267000
Also written as: 07V-267
Manufacturer number: R0703
Reported: June 21, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~140,582
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF A SUFFICIENTLY HOT OBJECT ENTERS THE AIR FILTER HOUSING THROUGH THE ENGINE FRESH AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND CONTACTS THE ENGINE AIR FILTER, THE FLAMMABILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL ARE SUCH THAT THE FILTER MAY IGNITE.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL IGNITES, A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS IMPROVED ANTI-FLAMMABILITY MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2007, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-267 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Altima - 2007

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