Recall PB083 - L/H Front Transverese Link Bolt Torque: Overview
Reference: NTB08-075Date: August 4, 2008
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2008 ALTIMA SEDAN TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT
CAMPAIGN ID #: PB083
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2008 Altima Sedan (L32) - Coupe and Hybrid NOT included
Refer to Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
On certain 2008 Nissan 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. If the bolt were to come out, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle. To prevent this potential condition, Nissan is conducting this Voluntary Recall Campaign to tighten the transverse link bolt to the specified value at no charge for parts or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number PB083 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealer's responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Lift the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Locate the steering knuckle to transverse link mounting bolt and nut (see Figures 1 and 2).
3. Use an 18 mm wrench on the bolt head to keep it from turning (see Figure 1).
4. Loosen the nut at least 1/2 turn (see Figure 2).
5. Torque the nut to 63 N.m (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb). See Figure 3.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 for both the left and right sides.
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