recent knuckle recall ?
recent knuckle recall ?
Just got back from dealer to do oil change and the service tech said there is a knuckle recall of some sort.
anyone know if this is the old recall or a new recent one ?
anyone know if this is the old recall or a new recent one ?
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If your car doesn't have the issue I wouldn't worry about it.
But then again if you are running oversized wheels and a heavliy modified suspension you may be headed in this direction
Maybe this a CV joint issue? Sounds like a "knuckle headed" sevice rep calling it a knuckle recall? Only they will know.
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Found this press release by googling
PRESS RELEASE
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
NISSAN / ALTIMA 2009-2010
NISSAN / MAXIMA 2009-2010
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: SEP 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V358000
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26398
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.
Consequence:
IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
PRESS RELEASE
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
NISSAN / ALTIMA 2009-2010
NISSAN / MAXIMA 2009-2010
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: SEP 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V358000
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26398
Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.
Consequence:
IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
lowered car, aftermarket wheels, obvious hub issues will occur
your service advisor/tech may have seen some premature wear and mentioned it to you, and of course they say it might be a recall, that is like the default word at a dealership, let me check to see if its a recall or tsb
your service advisor/tech may have seen some premature wear and mentioned it to you, and of course they say it might be a recall, that is like the default word at a dealership, let me check to see if its a recall or tsb
actually, this is before they even looked at the car.
they saw the RECALL PROMPT in the computer as soon as they pulled up my information.
they saw the RECALL PROMPT in the computer as soon as they pulled up my information.
lowered car, aftermarket wheels, obvious hub issues will occur your service advisor/tech may have seen some premature wear and mentioned it to you, and of course they say it might be a recall, that is like the default word at a dealership, let me check to see if its a recall or tsb
your service advisor/tech may have seen some premature wear and mentioned it to you, and of course they say it might be a recall, that is like the default word at a dealership, let me check to see if its a recall or tsb
You change the angle the wheels sit at you effect stuff, that is a given, I have been to the dealer a bunch of times, its amazing what the service advisors see in the computer that does not exist
well my fear is that the dealer will try to use the suspension mod as a scapegoat to avoid fixing it. That's if there are any problems related to a recall. As of now it's ok. The cv joints seem to be ok, I just inspected it and no cracks or leaks.
good thing is the car is easy to swap back to oem suspension so it's cool u know. The visual effects of a very low car, deep dish wheels on a strong profile car such as the maxima is very satisfying.
good thing is the car is easy to swap back to oem suspension so it's cool u know. The visual effects of a very low car, deep dish wheels on a strong profile car such as the maxima is very satisfying.
well my fear is that the dealer will try to use the suspension mod as a scapegoat to avoid fixing it. That's if there are any problems related to a recall. As of now it's ok. The cv joints seem to be ok, I just inspected it and no cracks or leaks.
good thing is the car is easy to swap back to oem suspension so it's cool u know. The visual effects of a very low car, deep dish wheels on a strong profile car such as the maxima is very satisfying.
good thing is the car is easy to swap back to oem suspension so it's cool u know. The visual effects of a very low car, deep dish wheels on a strong profile car such as the maxima is very satisfying.
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