NHTSA recall 09V358000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 09V358000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Reported | 2009-09-16 |
| Owners notified | 2009-10-08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Units potentially affected | 26398 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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).
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
| 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA | Built 2009-03-02 to 2009-08-17. |
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| 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA | Built 2009-07-22 to 2009-07-30. |
| 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA | Built 2009-03-02 to 2009-08-03. |
| 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA | Built 2009-08-03 to 2009-08-14. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| NTB99-001F | 2022-01-08. Service bulletin. STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
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| NTB00033E | 2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident. See this bulletin for further details. |
| NTB13063 | 2021-05-10. Service bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM: The front passenger seatback has a greater than normal vibration at highway speeds AND There are no other shake or vibrations with the vehicle. ACTION: Use the REPAIR FLOW CHART on page 3 to determine the repair(s) to be performed. NOTES: - The description under IF YOU CONFIRM must exist for this bulletin to apply. - If determined the passenger seatback frame will be replaced: - The headrest, seatback pad, seatback frame bolts, and side airbag nuts must also be replaced. - The seatback trim and seatback board will be reused. - Do not replace the seat cushion and frame assembly or complete seat assembly. See this bulletin for further detail. |
| NTB99001A | 2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail. |
| NTB09-031A | 2021-05-08. Service bulletin. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA AND MAXIMA; LEFT REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE Service Campaign ID # PC005 is no longer active. • Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC005. • Discard all previous versions of NTB09-031. |
| NTB99-001e | 2021-03-06. Service bulletin. STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB12-055g | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB-11-080 | 2011-08-31. Service bulletin. NISSAN: AXLE BOLT AND TORQUE INFORMATION. *RM |
| NTB-10-057 | 2010-06-18. Service bulletin. NISSAN: THE MIL IS ON WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS STORED: P0442/P0448/P0455/P0456 AND EVAP VENT CONTROL VALVE IS STUCK OPEN OR WILL NOT SEAL WHEN OPERATED/CLOSED. REPLACE VENT CONTROL VALVE; INSTALL FILTER KIT LISTED IN PARTS INFORMATION; AND CLEAR ANY DTCS STORED IN THE ECM. *PE UPDATED 6/15/11. *PE |
| NTB-09-031 | 2009-05-09. Service bulletin. NISSAN: THE LEFT HAND REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE MAY NOT BE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION, WHICH MAY RESULT IN NOISE OR VIBRATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. (SEDANS, COUPES, AND HYBRIDS). *PE |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.