CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- 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.
- Risk
- If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some front brake calipers may have mounting bolts that were not properly tightened at the factory. If the bolts are loose, the caliper can detach and reduce the vehicle's ability to brake, which increases the risk of a crash.
The recall covers vehicles manufactured in a narrow window in early October 2015. Nissan will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as needed, at no cost to the owner. Owners can also call Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 for more information.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA website or the Nissan owner site. If your vehicle is included, contact an authorized Nissan dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Altima | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 2016 |