THIS IS A "COIL SPRING BREAKAGE RECALL SITUATION" FOR 1994 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE I WAS DRIVING HEADED TO THE FREEWAY I HEARD A SOUND BENEATH MY VEHICLE. I WAS STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TAKE THE FREEWAY TO MY JOB AND AS SOON AS MY VEHICLE MADE IT'S WAY ACROSS THE INTERSECTION I HEARD A LARGE POP - IT FELT LIKE THE ENTIRE BOTT…
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THIS IS A "COIL SPRING BREAKAGE RECALL SITUATION" FOR 1994 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE I WAS DRIVING HEADED TO THE FREEWAY I HEARD A SOUND BENEATH MY VEHICLE. I WAS STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TAKE THE FREEWAY TO MY JOB AND AS SOON AS MY VEHICLE MADE IT'S WAY ACROSS THE INTERSECTION I HEARD A LARGE POP - IT FELT LIKE THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF MY VEHICLE HAD HIT THE PAVEMENT. I IMMEDIATELY SIGNAL FOR THE ON-COMING VEHICLES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY SO I COULD PULL OVER AND GET OUT. I JUMPED POUT OF THE VEHICLE AND A POLICE OFFICER PULLED RIGHT BEHIND ME TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CRICKET AUTO CARE CENTER IN CARY, NC WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A DEFECT PART AND ALL 4 MECHANICS SAID THAT THE PART SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #748135
Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2001
SuspensionVehicle Speed Control
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SUDDEN ACCELERATION.*JB
NHTSA ODI #561930
Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 1999
EquipmentSuspension
WHEN USING AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE BUILTS UP AND AIR RELEASES. ALSO, BACK RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS ARE MAKING LOUD NOISE WHENEVER CONSUMER GOES OVER A SPEED BUMP.*AK
NHTSA ODI #835060
Mileage unknown · May 3, 1995
Suspension
VEHICLE GOES OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. TT
NHTSA ODI #964751
Mileage unknown · Mar 13, 1995
Suspension
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS BEEN REPLACE ABOUT 2 TIME WHEN AT 8,000 MILES THE SECOND 14,000 MILES. TT
NHTSA ODI #961752
Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 1995
Suspension
TWO REAR TIRES WORN INSIDE UNDER 12,000 MILES SWAYING SIDE TO SIDE FISHTAILING. TT
NHTSA ODI #959113
Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 1995
Suspension
FRONT WHEELS ARE NOT ALIGNED CAUSING ERRATIC DRIVING CONDITION. TT
NISSAN IS RECALLING MY 1994 AND EARLY 1995 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOLLOWING REPORTS THAT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN THESE VEHICLES HAD CAUSED A NUMBER OF MODERATE-TO-SEVERE EYE INJURIES. NISSAN HAS DEVELOPED A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT IS LESS POWERFUL WHEN IT INFLATES IN A CRASH TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AIR BAG INFLATION-RELATED INJURIES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: NISSAN EXPECTS THAT THIS NEW AIR BAG CAN HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF AIR BAG INFLATION-RELATED INJURIES.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS REPORTED THAT OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
ENGINE MOVEMENT CAN BE TRANSMITTED TO THE AIRFLOW METER/FILTER HOUSING AND SUPPORT BRACKET, WHICH IS MOUNTED IN THE ENGINE AIR DUCT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING TO PULL OUT OF THE CABLE GUIDE. THIS MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL REPOSITION THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING IN THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SLACK FOR ENGINE MOVEMENT. A RUBBER STOPPER WILL BE CLAMPED TO THE CABLE TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT POSITION FOR THE CABLE AT THE SUPPORT BRACKET. IN ADDITION, THE THROTTLE CABLE WILL BE TESTED FOR PULL OUT RESISTANCE FROM THE GUIDE IN THE EVENT THE CABLE WAS DAMAGED. THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA01015 · Passenger Air BAG-RELATED Facial/eye Inj
Opened Aug 9, 2001 · Closed Apr 24, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
BY LETTER DATEDAPRIL 11, 2003, NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSAIT WILL CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE WITH A DEPOWERED AIR BAG MODULE IN MODEL YEAR 1994 - EARLY 1995 (BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 2, 1995) NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES. THE REPLACEMENT MODULE WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.THE DEPOWERED AIR BAG SHOULD REDUCE THE OVERALL RISK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT-RELATED INJURIES. THE AIR BAG REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN TO BE CONDUCTED BY NISSAN, WHICH WILL ENHANCE SAFETY AND BE MONITORED BY NHTSA, SUFFICIENTLY ADDRESSES THE SAFETY CONCERNS RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT
PE01008 · Passenger Air BAG-RELATED Eye Injuries
Opened Mar 13, 2001 · Closed Aug 9, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
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