Recall 13V158000: Spare Tire Inflation Pressure

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: April 24, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V158000

COMPONENT(S): TIRES

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 123,308

ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL MODEL YEAR(S)

Nissan Altima 2013

DETAILS

2 Associated Documents

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

SUMMARY:
Nissan North America is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima vehicles manufactured March 21, 2012, through March 26, 2013. The spare tires may have been significantly over- or under-inflated.

CONSEQUENCE:
Tires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and adjust the spare tire pressure, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 3, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan 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.