Vehicle recall 12V494000 · October 10, 2012
2012-2013 Nissan Altima
These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V494000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 10, 2012
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Owner notification
- November 12, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,919
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension; Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan Altima (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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