2001 Nissan Altima Recalls

What To Do If Your Altima Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Nissan, so if you own a 2001 Altima take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Nissan to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2001 Altima Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2001 Nissan Altima

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 14 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E074000
  • Number Affected 11,300

  Summary: Certain Eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, P/nos. DS517-B001L and DS517-B001R, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. The opticel surface of the reflector is corroded inhibiting the performance of the upper and lower beams which fails to conform to the photometric requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Eagle eyes will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on December 11, 2007. Owners may contact Eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E074000 »

• TIRES:TREAD/BELT Recall for 2001 Nissan Altima

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 23 2001
  • NHTSA Reference #01V065000
  • Number Affected 21,622

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with Firestone firehawk gta-02 , size P205/55R16 89H tires. The recalled tires are identified by dot serial #W2 T2 VF3 xxx or W2 T2 VF3 xxxx; where xxx may be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, and where xxxx may be 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and 4500. With increasing mileage, the tires may develop shoulder area cracking. Continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to exposure of the belt edge.

  Consequence: Under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could resulting in the loss of tire pressure.

  Fix: Bridgestone/Firestone will replace the tires which were installed as original equipment on these Altima vehicles. Firestone is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owner notification is expected to begin during March 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized Firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Firestone at 1-800-465-1904.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V065000 »