Recall 10V193000: Front Side Member Inspection

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Nissan/Altima 2010

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 03, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V193000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Structure

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 113

SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 Altima vehicles manufactured from April 7, 2010 through April 13, 2010. Some of the front side member assembly components may not have been welded to specification due to a tool maintenance error.

CONSEQUENCE:
If several structural welds are out of specification on a single vehicle, it may have an effect on the vehicle crash performance.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and if necessary repair free of charge. The safety recall began on May 13, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NOTES:
Owners 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.