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2009 Nissan Altima recalls
NHTSA has 4 safety recall campaigns on record for the 2009 Nissan Altima. Decode your VIN to confirm the exact vehicle.
Recall list
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
NHTSA 10V401000September 10, 20107,948 units
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Suspension
NHTSA 09V358000September 16, 200926,398 units
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace both left and right side front strut insulators free of charge. The safety recall began october 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-nissan1 (1-800-647-7261).
Structure:body:door
NHTSA 09V006000January 9, 2009225 units
Problem: Nissan is recalling 225 my 2009 altima vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles may have been manufactured with an out-of-specification weld on the door assembly.
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Remedy: All the affected vehicles have been brought back from the dealerships and remedied at the factory. No vehicles had been retailed.
Wheels
NHTSA 08V464000September 15, 20083,403 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
Remedy: 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.
Source: NHTSA recall database. A recall applies to vehicles built in a specific date range; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA records list 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Nissan Altima.
How do I know if my 2009 Nissan Altima has an open recall?
Enter your VIN on NHTSA.gov's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows unrepaired recalls for your exact vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.