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2008 Nissan Altima

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (bcm) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. if the tpms is turned off, it would not alert the driver to a decrease in the tire pressure as designed.

Corrective Action

driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will check the tpms function and reactivate it if necessary. the recall is expected to begin during january 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2007 Nissan Altima

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (bcm) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. if the tpms is turned off, it would not alert the driver to a decrease in the tire pressure as designed.

Corrective Action

driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will check the tpms function and reactivate it if necessary. the recall is expected to begin during january 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2007 Nissan Altima

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.

Corrective Action

if the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. the recall began on july 3, 2007, and will continue through october 1, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2006 Nissan Altima

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

Corrective Action

if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall is expected to begin on or about december 10, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2006 Nissan Altima

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2006 Nissan Altima

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.

Corrective Action

if the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm or engine computer). your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. in a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. on june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2006 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain tyc halogen type headlamp assemblies p/n 20-6644-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2005-2006 nissan altima passenger vehicles. the photometric were misaligned which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

misalignment of the lights diminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. the recall is expected to begin during february 2007. owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688.


2005 Nissan Altima

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

Corrective Action

if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall is expected to begin on or about december 10, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2005 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain tyc halogen type headlamp assemblies p/n 20-6644-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2005-2006 nissan altima passenger vehicles. the photometric were misaligned which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

misalignment of the lights diminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. the recall is expected to begin during february 2007. owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688.


2004 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 315-1145l-as and 315-1145r-as, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. during production the lamp reflector shape deformed changing the shape of the optic surface. this will change the opposite position of low beam and high beam opticsand change the angle of incidence and illumated location which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall began on july 16, 2007. owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.


2004 Nissan Altima

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, a variation in temperature occurs due to the unique location of the sensor in the engine. under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

Corrective Action

if the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. the recall began on august 21, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2004 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, p/nos. ds517-b001l and ds517-b001r, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. the opticel surface of the reflector is corroded inhibiting the performance of the upper and lower beams which fails to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

eagle eyes will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners may contact eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098.


2004 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.ø

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.


2004 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain anzo aftermarket headlights, p/n 02-az-na02-b-a, sold for use on 2002-2004 nissan altima vehicles. during production the lamp housing shape deformed distorting the assembly angle of the reflector and influenced the aiming position. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

anzo will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant lamps. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact anzo at 909-628-1440.


2003 Nissan Altima

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road that could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the protruding portion of the exhaust pipe hanger pin. in addition to the corrective action, in order to reduce the risk of fire in the event of poor or improper maintenance that could result in oil spillage, heat shield(s) will be installed on the pre-catalyst and exhaust tube. owner notification began on july 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2003 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.


2003 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 315-1145l-as and 315-1145r-as, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. during production the lamp reflector shape deformed changing the shape of the optic surface. this will change the opposite position of low beam and high beam opticsand change the angle of incidence and illumated location which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall began on july 16, 2007. owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.


2003 Nissan Altima

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. at extremely cold temperatures, moisture in the fuel tank could freeze and form ice crystals. these ice crystals may obstruct the suction opening of the fuel pump.

Corrective Action

this can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result in a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump to prevent ice crystals from blocking the opening. owner notification began on august 18, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-333-0829.


2003 Nissan Altima

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, a variation in temperature occurs due to the unique location of the sensor in the engine. under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

Corrective Action

if the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. the recall began on august 21, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2003 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, p/nos. ds517-b001l and ds517-b001r, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. the opticel surface of the reflector is corroded inhibiting the performance of the upper and lower beams which fails to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

eagle eyes will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners may contact eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098.


2003 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.ø

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.


2003 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain anzo aftermarket headlights, p/n 02-az-na02-b-a, sold for use on 2002-2004 nissan altima vehicles. during production the lamp housing shape deformed distorting the assembly angle of the reflector and influenced the aiming position. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

anzo will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant lamps. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact anzo at 909-628-1440.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road that could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the protruding portion of the exhaust pipe hanger pin. in addition to the corrective action, in order to reduce the risk of fire in the event of poor or improper maintenance that could result in oil spillage, heat shield(s) will be installed on the pre-catalyst and exhaust tube. owner notification began on july 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

Corrective Action

if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall is expected to begin on or about december 10, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. if the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.

Corrective Action

the driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. owner notification began april 21, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 315-1145l-as and 315-1145r-as, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. during production the lamp reflector shape deformed changing the shape of the optic surface. this will change the opposite position of low beam and high beam opticsand change the angle of incidence and illumated location which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall began on july 16, 2007. owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. on certain 2002 nissan altima model vehicles manufactured prior to march 16, 2002, one of the sensors for the air bag system does not work as well as expected in high-speed off-set crash situations.

Corrective Action

the air bag system does not work as expected.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the air bag sensor. owner notification began april 15, 2002. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261, concerning the problem.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. at extremely cold temperatures, moisture in the fuel tank could freeze and form ice crystals. these ice crystals may obstruct the suction opening of the fuel pump.

Corrective Action

this can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result in a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump to prevent ice crystals from blocking the opening. owner notification began on august 18, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-333-0829.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.

Corrective Action

this could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the crank position sensors. camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. the replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, p/nos. ds517-b001l and ds517-b001r, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. the opticel surface of the reflector is corroded inhibiting the performance of the upper and lower beams which fails to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

eagle eyes will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners may contact eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.ø

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.


2002 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain anzo aftermarket headlights, p/n 02-az-na02-b-a, sold for use on 2002-2004 nissan altima vehicles. during production the lamp housing shape deformed distorting the assembly angle of the reflector and influenced the aiming position. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

anzo will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant lamps. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact anzo at 909-628-1440.


2001 Nissan Altima

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h tires. the recalled tires are identified by dot serial #w2 t2 vf3 xxx or w2 t2 vf3 xxxx; where xxx may be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, and where xxxx may be 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and 4500. with increasing mileage, the tires may develop shoulder area cracking. continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to exposure of the belt edge.

Corrective Action

under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could resulting in the loss of tire pressure.

Recall Notes

bridgestone/firestone will replace the tires which were installed as original equipment on these altima vehicles. firestone is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1-800-465-1904.


2001 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, p/nos. ds517-b001l and ds517-b001r, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. the opticel surface of the reflector is corroded inhibiting the performance of the upper and lower beams which fails to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

eagle eyes will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners may contact eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098.


2000 Nissan Altima

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h tires. the recalled tires are identified by dot serial #w2 t2 vf3 xxx or w2 t2 vf3 xxxx; where xxx may be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, and where xxxx may be 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and 4500. with increasing mileage, the tires may develop shoulder area cracking. continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to exposure of the belt edge.

Corrective Action

under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could resulting in the loss of tire pressure.

Recall Notes

bridgestone/firestone will replace the tires which were installed as original equipment on these altima vehicles. firestone is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1-800-465-1904.


2000 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

certain eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, p/nos. ds517-b001l and ds517-b001r, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. the opticel surface of the reflector is corroded inhibiting the performance of the upper and lower beams which fails to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

eagle eyes will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners may contact eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098.


1999 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.


1998 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.


1997 Nissan Altima

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain buckle assemblies were produced with a "buckle base" that was improperly heat treated. this can cause the "buckle base" to be brittle failing to comply to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the buckle assemblies and replace them if necessary.


1997 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.


1996 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.


1995 Nissan Altima

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

certain of the brake hoses for the right rear wheel were routed incorrectly so that contact is made with a suspension component. this causes abrasion to the hose and eventual leakage.

Corrective Action

a leaking brake hose reduces braking capability, increases stopping distances and increases the risk of an accident.

Recall Notes

the right rear brake hose will be inspected to determine if it is routed correctly. misrouted hoses will be inspected for damage, replaced if necessary, and correctly routed.


1995 Nissan Altima

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

nissan is recalling my 1994 and early 1995 altima vehicles following reports that passenger air bag deployments in these vehicles had caused a number of moderate-to-severe eye injuries. nissan has developed a new passenger air bag that is less powerful when it inflates in a crash to reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.

Corrective Action

nissan expects that this new air bag can help reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.

Recall Notes

nissan will replace the passenger air bag at no charge to the consumer. the manufacturer has reported that owner notification began april 28, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


1995 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.


1995 Nissan Altima

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

the shift lever lock plate, which prevents the shift lever from being inadvertently moved from park to drive or neutral position, can be broken by the transmission shift position pin.

Corrective Action

inadvertent movement of the transmission shift lever without operator action can cause vehicle movement which can result in a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a bracket to prevent the shift position pin from breaking the shift lever lock plate.


1994 Nissan Altima

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

engine movement can be transmitted to the airflow meter/filter housing and support bracket, which is mounted in the engine air duct, causing the throttle cable housing to pull out of the cable guide. this may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position when the gas pedal is released.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, loss of throttle control could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

nissan will reposition the throttle cable housing in the support bracket to provide additional slack for engine movement. a rubber stopper will be clamped to the cable to maintain the correct position for the cable at the support bracket. in addition, the throttle cable will be tested for pull out resistance from the guide in the event the cable was damaged. the throttle assembly will be replaced, if necessary.


1994 Nissan Altima

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

nissan is recalling my 1994 and early 1995 altima vehicles following reports that passenger air bag deployments in these vehicles had caused a number of moderate-to-severe eye injuries. nissan has developed a new passenger air bag that is less powerful when it inflates in a crash to reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.

Corrective Action

nissan expects that this new air bag can help reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.

Recall Notes

nissan will replace the passenger air bag at no charge to the consumer. the manufacturer has reported that owner notification began april 28, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


1994 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.


1993 Nissan Altima

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

engine movement can be transmitted to the airflow meter/filter housing and support bracket, which is mounted in the engine air duct, causing the throttle cable housing to pull out of the cable guide. this may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position when the gas pedal is released.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, loss of throttle control could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

nissan will reposition the throttle cable housing in the support bracket to provide additional slack for engine movement. a rubber stopper will be clamped to the cable to maintain the correct position for the cable at the support bracket. in addition, the throttle cable will be tested for pull out resistance from the guide in the event the cable was damaged. the throttle assembly will be replaced, if necessary.


1993 Nissan Altima

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.