NHTSA safety recalls
2009 Nissan Altima Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Nissan Altima. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2009 Nissan Altima as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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10V401000Equipment · Electrical · Navigational System(global Positioning System)
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
The riskOverheated batteries could result in a fire.
The fix — freeNissan 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.
What was foundNissan 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.
10V401000 at NHTSA09V358000Suspension
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…
The riskIf 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 fix — freeNissan 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).
What was foundNissan 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.
09V358000 at NHTSA09V006000Structure · Body · Door
This does not meet the standard requirements.
The riskThis does not meet the standard requirements.
The fix — freeAll the affected vehicles have been brought back from the dealerships and remedied at the factory. No vehicles had been retailed.
What was foundNissan is recalling 225 my 2009 altima vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." These vehicles may have been manufactured with an out-of-specification weld on the door assembly.
09V006000 at NHTSA08V464000Wheels
If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
The riskIf the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if it is equipped with one of the affected wheels. If it is, the wheels will be replaced with new ones that have been manufactured to the correct specification. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What was foundNissan is recalling 3,403 my 2009 altima vehicles equipped with 16-INCH alloy wheels. Some these wheels may not have been manufactured to specification. This could cause one or more of the five lug nuts attaching the wheel to the vehicle to become loose.
08V464000 at NHTSAOther years and models
Nissan Altima
Other Nissan models
Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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