| NHTSA Recall # | 76429 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 08V464000 |
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| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Supplier | NISSAN |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of notification | 15/09/08 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 24/07/08 |
| End date of manufacturing | 14/08/08 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 15/09/08 |
| Report created | 15/09/08 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 3403 |
| Defect summary | Nissan is recalling 3,403 my 2009 altima vehicles equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels. Some these wheels may not have been manufactured to specification. This could cause one or more of the five lug nuts attaching the wheel to the vehicle to become loose. |
| Consequence summary | If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if it is equipped with one of the affected wheels. If it is, the wheels will be replaced with new ones that have been manufactured to the correct specification. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. |
| Recall notes | Customers may 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. |