Large Recall NHTSA · 13V158000 Reported April 24, 2013

Spare tire may be over- or under-inflated

Nissan North America, Inc. · Tires · 123,308 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V158000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
123,308
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 24, 2013

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and adjust the spare tire pressure, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 29, 2013. 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 13V158000 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 13V158000

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

What is recall 13V158000?

NHTSA recall 13V158000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on April 24, 2013. It addresses: Spare tire may be over- or under-inflated. The recall affects approximately 123,308 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V158000 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.