NHTSA recall 09V358000
Suspension
Nissan Altima and 1 more
Reported Sep 16, 200926,398 vehicles affectedNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Mar 2, 2009 – Aug 17, 2009
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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).