NISSAN 2012-2013: STEERING

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link…

Recall #: 12V494000

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Nissan recalled Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10….

NISSAN 2012-2013: STEERING was recalled by Nissan in October 10, 2012. Reason: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July…. Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specif…. Verify recall #12V494000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Nissan issued this NHTSA recall-Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July….

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agency class: October 10, 2012
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #12V494000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.

Reason for recall

Hazard

The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy, what to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12V494000
Date reported	October 10, 2012
Date initiated	October 10, 2012
Recalling firm	Nissan
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on October 10, 2012. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12V494000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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