NHTSA recall 12V-494 (12V494000)
steering recall reported October 10, 2012 - about 13,919 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V494000
- Also written as
- 12V-494
- Reported
- October 10, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~13,919
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-494 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.