Nissan Door Recall 09V006000 (225 Vehicles)

The problem

Nissan is recalling 225 my 2009 altima vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "Side impact protection." These vehicles may have been manufactured with an out-of-specification weld on the door assembly.

The risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

The fix

All the affected vehicles have been brought back from the dealerships and remedied at the factory. No vehicles had been retailed.

Contacts

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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Nissan dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V006000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2009 Nissan Altima	1,547	4	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2009 Nissan Altima

1,547

Questions

Is the 09V006000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 09V006000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 09V006000 announced?

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on January 9, 2009. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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