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2010 Nissan Altima Recalls & Safety Report

3 open recalls

The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan Altima. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) Critical safety

Summary: 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.

NHTSA campaign # 10V401000 · Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported: 2010-09-10 · Electrical

STRUCTURE Critical safety

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.

Risk: 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.

NHTSA campaign # 10V193000 · Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported: 2010-05-07 · Structure/Body

SUSPENSION Critical safety

Summary: 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).

NHTSA campaign # 09V358000 · Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported: 2009-09-16 · Suspension

Recall summary

This 2010 Nissan Altima has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.

By affected component

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) — 1 recall
  • STRUCTURE — 1 recall
  • SUSPENSION — 1 recall

By severity

  • Critical safety — 3

Most recent recall reported: 2010-09-10.

Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Nissan Altima have open recalls?

Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2010 Nissan Altima. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.

How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?

This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.

Who pays for a recall repair?

Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.

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