NISSAN / ALTIMA / 2006
NISSAN / MAXIMA / 2006
Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Report Number : NA
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V046000
Mfg's Report Date : FEB 10, 2006
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 759
Summary: On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension.
Consequence: If the bracket is cracked, the stability of the vehicle may be affected under severe driving conditions. This could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on February 27, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes: Customers can 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 www.safecar.gov.