Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
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Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Mfr Report Date | 20111121 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V055000 |
Summary | NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALTIMA AND VERSA VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS. |
Consequence | THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
Remedy | NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 615-725-1000. |
Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | SUSPENSION |
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Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20120510 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V494000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | 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. |
Remedy | 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. |
Notes | 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. |
Data updated June 2024
2012 Nissan Altima Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2012 Nissan Altima have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2012 Nissan Altima has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 2012 Nissan Altima recalls?
A: The 2012 Nissan Altima recalls include: SUSPENSION, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, SUSPENSION.
A: Yes, the 2012 Nissan Altima has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 2012 Nissan Altima recalls?
A: The 2012 Nissan Altima recalls include: SUSPENSION, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, SUSPENSION.