Defect Description For Recall
Ride Control Is Recalling Certain Front Strut Mounts Branded As Gabriel Ride Control Or ARVInmeritor, P/Nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, Sold As Replacement Equipment For The Vehicles Listed Above. The Affected Front Strut Mounts Did Not Contain A Weld Joint Between The Bearing Housing And The Rate Plate.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
ALTIMA
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
10E002000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
The Absence Of The Weld Can Allow The Strut To Come Out Of Its Mounting Position Under Certain Extreme Driving Conditions Which Could Cause Damage To Surrounding Vehicle Components Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ride Control Will Notify Owners Of Record And Replace The Affected Parts Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 15, 2010. Owners May Contact Ride Control At 1-248-458-1396.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ride Control, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
12657
Date Owners Notified
20100315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100211