Recall
Nissan Altima — 07V267000
NHTSA ID
07V267000
Make
Nissan
Model
Altima
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2007-06-21
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
140,582
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R0703
Summary
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF A SUFFICIENTLY HOT OBJECT ENTERS THE AIR FILTER HOUSING THROUGH THE ENGINE FRESH AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND CONTACTS THE ENGINE AIR FILTER, THE FLAMMABILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL ARE SUCH THAT THE FILTER MAY IGNITE.
Consequence
IF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL IGNITES, A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS IMPROVED ANTI-FLAMMABILITY MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2007, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.