Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V371000 Reported July 19, 2011

Transverse link bolts

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V371000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
20,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 19, 2011

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan altima sedan vehicles manufactured from april 25, 2011, through june 10, 2011 at the canton, mississippi plant. the transverse link bolt may not have been torqued to the proper specification. This condition could cause the bolt to become loose while the vehicle is being driven, creating a rattling noise and vibration.

Safety Consequence

If the bolt comes out completely, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Nissan will replace the transverse link bolts and nuts and tighten them to the proper torque specification free of charge. the safety recall began on august 8, 2011. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V371000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V371000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V371000?

NHTSA recall 11V371000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on July 19, 2011. It addresses: Transverse link bolts. The recall affects approximately 20,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V371000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.