NHTSA Recall 08V464000: Wheels
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,403 vehicles. It affects 2009 Nissan Altima.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V464000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | September 15, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 15, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan is recalling 3,403 my 2009 altima vehicles equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels. Some these wheels may not have been manufactured to specification. This could cause one or more of the five lug nuts attaching the wheel to the vehicle to become loose.
Safety risk
If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if it is equipped with one of the affected wheels. If it is, the wheels will be replaced with new ones that have been manufactured to the correct specification. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Customers may 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 08V464000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2009 |
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.