NHTSA Recall 07V267000: Engine and engine cooling
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140,582 vehicles. It affects 2007 Nissan Altima.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V267000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R0703 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | June 21, 2007 |
| Owner notification | July 3, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.
Safety risk
If the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. The recall began on july 3, 2007, and will continue through october 1, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Nissan recall no. R0703.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V267000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.