Recall 09V-358: 2009–2010 Nissan Altima, 2009–2010 Nissan Maxima

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Sep 16, 2009, covering about 26,398 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-358
Report date
Sep 16, 2009
Vehicles affected
26,398
Owners notified
Oct 8, 2009

The problem

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.

The risk

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 fix

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> .

Recall details

ManufacturerNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentSuspension
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V358000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nissan Altima2009, 2010All years
Nissan Maxima2009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-358?

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.

How is recall 09V-358 fixed?

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).

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.