Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your 2009 Nissan Altima may have a faulty weld on the door assembly, which doesn't meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, it could compromise the structural integrity of your vehicle, potentially putting you and your passengers at risk in the event of a side impact.
Free Fix
Don't worry, the dealership will take care of it for you - your vehicle has already been brought to the factory and the issue has been fixed, so you won't need to take any further action or pay a thing.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
NISSAN IS RECALLING 225 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION WELD ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Original — Remedy
ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIPS AND REMEDIED AT THE FACTORY. NO VEHICLES HAD BEEN RETAILED.
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