NHTSA recall 07V267000
Engine and engine cooling
Nissan Altima
Reported Jun 21, 2007140,582 vehicles affectedNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number R0703Built Sep 25, 2006 – May 11, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
If the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur.
The remedy
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.