Recalls for 2010 Nissan Altima

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION

Posted on: 2009-09-16
Description
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.

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.

Corrective Action
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).

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Posted on: 2010-09-10
Description
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.

Consequence
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2010-05-07
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .