2013 Nissan Altima recall: Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V158000
- Reported
- April 24, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Part
- Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
- Vehicles affected
- About 123,308
What is wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Nissan Altima (2013). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Tires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.