Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V494000 Reported October 10, 2012

Loose steering and suspension bolts

Q: What is recall 12V494000?

NHTSA recall 12V494000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on October 10, 2012. It addresses: Loose steering and suspension bolts. The recall affects approximately 13,919 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 13,919 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V494000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

13,919

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 10, 2012

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 altima vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2012, through july 26, 2012. these vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.

Safety Consequence

The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2012. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V494000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V494000

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

What is recall 12V494000?

NHTSA recall 12V494000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on October 10, 2012. It addresses: Loose steering and suspension bolts. The recall affects approximately 13,919 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 12V494000 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.