Nissan Recalls 2009-'10 Altima and Maxima

[BlackMamba08]

Just a heads up...didn't know if this was posted or not, but...there's a recall that was announced today for 2009-10 Altima's and Maximas...

http://www.edmunds.com/insidel...57449

or...if you're too lazy to click the link...

WASHINGTON — Nissan is recalling 26,398 2009-'10 Altimas and Maximas because a strut rod could come out of its mounting position, affecting vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification, resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "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."

In other documentation filed with the federal government, Nissan noted that if the crack were to occur, "the strut rod would begin to make a loud noise audible to the vehicle operator."

It added: "Under normal driving conditions the suspension remains intact as the strut spring is contained within the body strut tower housing and the strut rod would remain within the inner diameter of the strut spring, so the vehicle operation is not degraded. However, under certain extreme driving conditions, there is some potential for the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, which could affect vehicle operation and increase the risk of a crash."

Nissan said it discovered the issue during testing at its Canton plant. There are no reports of injuries or crashes associated with this issue, it noted.

Nissan dealers will replace left and ride side front strut insulators for free. The recall is expected to begin on October 5. Owners may contact Nissan at (615) 725-1000.

Inside Line says: If you own one of the aforementioned vehicles, have it checked out ASAP by your dealer. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent

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[Viper5000]

s***.... guess I better put a hold on putting the eibachs on

[Desire1314]

good find

i'll keep that in mind.

[LongBeachCoupe]

Nice find mamba... post that in NICO General for everyone to see!

[Endl]

Thanks for the update! I haven't heard about this till now. Will take it into the dealership after October 5th to see if my car is affected. THANKS AGAIN!

[Zerep]

This is a for 09 right 08 arnt affected right makes me wonder what else did they change for the 09

[srwong]

damn, looks like i'ma have to take my car in in october...

is it just for the sedan? or coupe also?

[srwong]

bump

[losenone]

I saw that on Autoblog the other day

[DaCoupe]

uh-oh

[srwong]

is it just for the sedan? or coupe also?

[losenone]

Both.

[IBCoupe]

What changed so much between 2008 and 2009?

[srwong]

Both.

damn, that blows...