Nissan ALTIMA

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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    SUSPENSIONUS

    THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)US

    OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    STRUCTUREUS

    IF SEVERAL STRUCTURAL WELDS ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION ON A SINGLE VEHICLE, IT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE VEHICLE CRASH PERFORMANCE.

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    SUSPENSIONUS

    IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEUS

    THE AFFECTED ACU WILL NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED AND THIS ISSUE MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS NOT TO INFLATE IN A CRASH WHEN THEY ARE DESIGNED TO INFLATE. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

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    SUSPENSIONUS

    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.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHUS

    If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.

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    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIREUS

    Tires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS

    If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHUS

    If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS

    If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS

    If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHUS

    If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS

    If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHUS

    Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS

    If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHUS

    If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    If the brake switch remains in the ON position, the brake lights will remain illuminated when the brakes are not being pressed, which may confuse other drivers. Additionally, the transmission shift lever may be moved out of the Park position without the brake pedal being pressed, allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    TIRES:SIDEWALLUS

    Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALUS

    Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARUS

    Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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    TIRESUS

    Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:RACK AND PINIONUS

    A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHUS

    A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.