NHTSA 15V733000 United States
Nissan Altima recall: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Official safety recall 15V733000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign15V733000
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Report date2015-11-05
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 2016 | United States |
| Nissan Altima | 2015 | United States |
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.