NHTSA safety recalls
2010 Nissan Altima Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 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.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2010 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 NHTSA10V193000Structure
If several structural welds are out of specification on a single vehicle, it may have an effect on the vehicle crash performance.
The riskIf several structural welds are out of specification on a single vehicle, it may have an effect on the vehicle crash performance.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect and if necessary repair free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What was foundNissan is recalling certain model year 2010 altima vehicles manufactured from april 7, 2010 through april 13, 2010. Some of the front side member assembly components may not have been welded to specification due to a tool maintenance error.
10V193000 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 NHTSAOther years and models
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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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