2012-2013 Nissan Altimas Recalled

1:07 PM, Oct 22, 2012   |    comments
2013 Nissan Altima detail (image credit Stand Honda/AFP/Getty)
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Washington, DC (WLTX) -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued the following recall:

2012 - 2013 Model Years of the Nissan Altima

This recalled was issued because they may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not tightened to proper specifications. These bolts may come loose and fall out, causing the driver to lose control.

Nissan will notify owners if their vehicle is among those being recalled, and the dealerships will properly tighten the bolts in question. 

This safety recall will begin on or about October 29th. 

Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 800-647-7261.

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.