2006 NISSAN ALTIMA Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 06V046000 on 02/13/2006
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 01/23/2006 - 01/26/2006
- Affected:
- 759
- Defect:
- On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension.
- Consequence:
- If the bracket is cracked, the stability of the vehicle may be affected under severe driving conditions. this could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes:
- Nissan recall no. pb016.customers 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.
- Campaign:
- 06V223000 on 06/20/2006
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2005 - 05/30/2006
- Affected:
- 85,000
- Defect:
- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.
- Consequence:
- If the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm or engine computer). your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. in a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. on june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes:
- Customers 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.
- Campaign:
- 07E087000 on 10/24/2007
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Affected:
- 4,654
- Defect:
- Certain tyc halogen type headlamp assemblies p/n 20-6644-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2005-2006 nissan altima passenger vehicles. the photometric were misaligned which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Misalignment of the lights diminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. the recall began on october 25, 2007. owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket tyc headlamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on nissan altima vehicles manufactured by nissan.customers may 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.
- Campaign:
- 07V527000 on 11/14/2007
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 01/23/2004 - 10/22/2006
- Affected:
- 653,910
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
- Consequence:
- If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall began on december 31, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes:
- This is an expansion of a previous campaign (06v223).customers can 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.
2006 NISSAN ALTIMA TSBs (31)
- Bulletin:
- 02120A
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Antilock braking system (abs) light on and / or diagnostic trouble code for abs wheel speed sensor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04049
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Trailer light wiring. *mr updated *eh updated 09-12-07. *kb updated 6/21/10. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 11282005
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Coolant leak from the water pump due to contamination. *nm
- Bulletin:
- 11282005
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Water pump service campaign update #1. *nm
- Bulletin:
- 05121
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- There is a possibility that the water pump may develop a coolant leak due to contamination during the assembly process. voluntary service campaign water pump replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 06009
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 06009
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Mil on with dtc u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 06029
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine oil cooler gasket available. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 06075
- Component:
- 116000 electrical system:ignition
- Summary:
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300, stored and ignition coils blistered. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 03030
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Exterior lamp fogging. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 07031
- Component:
- 045100 service brakes, air:disc:caliper
- Summary:
- Front brake caliper fluid residue. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 07042
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Buzzing/whining noise from timing chain area. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 07025
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Door power mirrors inoperable. *nj
- Bulletin:
- NTB08-049
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement. 2004 to current nissan vehicles. *nj
- Bulletin:
- NTB05-080A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Airflowmeter service. *pe
- Bulletin:
- NTB-08-055-A
- Component:
- 141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
- Summary:
- Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs sys
- Bulletin:
- NTB-09-030
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod
- Bulletin:
- NTB-09-057
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Nissan: the mil is on and p0444 (evap canister purge volume control s/v circuit open) is stored in engine. *pe
- Bulletin:
- NTB-09-101
- Component:
- 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Summary:
- Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kb
- Bulletin:
- NTB-03-074-C
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e
- Bulletin:
- NTB-09-129
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service
- Bulletin:
- NTB-10-061
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Nissan: xenon head lamp service. a xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). in most cases, replacement of a bulb or hid control unit will solve the incident. this includes a
- Bulletin:
- NTB-10-046
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Nissan: revised vq35 engine timing chain procedures. removal and installation procedures for the vq35 engine front timing chain case and timing chains (primary and secondary) have bee updated to no longer require removal of rocker covers
- Bulletin:
- NTB-11-005
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Nissan: navigation map data update matrix. affecting all vehicles 2003-11 except leaf, equipped with navigation system. customer is mailed update disc(s) or sd card and installs data; dealership is mailed update disc(s) and the dealershi
- Bulletin:
- NTB-11-080
- Component:
- 023100 suspension:multiple axle:torque arm
- Summary:
- Nissan: axle bolt and torque information. *rm
- Bulletin:
- NTB12-029
- Component:
- 015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Summary:
- Nissan: altima, maxima, quest; power steering hose service part change. the hose now comes without the pressure sensor. do not damage the pressure sensor upon removal or installation. if only the pressure sensor needs to be replaced, do not
- Bulletin:
- NTB12-035
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles. *js
- Bulletin:
- NTB-13-038
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond. *js
- Bulletin:
- NTB17-030
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Nissan; fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill if you confirm the fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). important: make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer
- Bulletin:
- NTB17-030a
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Nissan; fuel tank is extremely difficult to fill this bulletin applies to titan xd vehicles with a gas engine. this bulletin has been amended. changes have been made throughout. it is necessary for you to read this revised procedure t
- Bulletin:
- NTB17-030a
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Nissan; fuel tank is extremely difficult to fill this bulletin applies to titan xd vehicles with a gas engine. this bulletin has been amended. changes have been made throughout. it is necessary for you to read this revised procedure t
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