NHTSA Recall 13V158000: Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 123,308 vehicles. It affects 2013 Nissan Altima.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V158000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TIRES › TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Report received | April 24, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 29, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
Tires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V158000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2013 |
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.