CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima S grade vehicles equipped with Continental ProContact TX tires, size 215/60 R16 H, with TIN date code 3320 and Mold ID S-419149. The tires may have been over cured.
- Risk
- Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8677669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC765.
- 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
Certain tires on these vehicles may have been over cured during manufacturing. Over cured tires can develop a sidewall break that causes a sudden loss of air, or the tread can separate from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners of affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the tires to determine whether they are among the affected units and will replace them as needed, at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8677669 and reference recall number PC765.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or at a Nissan dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Altima | 2020 |
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