| NHTSA Recall # | 80973 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 08V363000 |
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| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Supplier | NISSAN |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of notification | 11/08/08 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 22/05/08 |
| End date of manufacturing | 28/05/08 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 31/07/08 |
| Report created | 31/07/08 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 1018 |
| Defect summary | Nissan is recalling 1,018 my 2008 altima vehicles. The left side front suspension transverse link bolt may not have been tightened to specification. This condition could cause the bolt to become loose while the vehicle is being driven. |
| Consequence summary | If the bolt were to come out, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will tighten the transverse link bolt to specification free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. |
| Recall notes | Customers 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov. |