Recall 08V363000: L/H Front Transverse Link Bolt Torque

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Nissan/Altima 2008

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 28, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V363000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Suspension

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1018

SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling 1,018 M/Y 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:
If the bolt were to come out, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will tighten the transverse link bolt to specification free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before August 11, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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.