Nissan Altima 1996

• Recall 73995 [USA]: The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.
  Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.
  ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota.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 .

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• Recall 60915 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
  this recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Car was driving crazy and turned off in street.

My car crashed into the back of another vehicle. I had plenty of time to stop, but my car just didn't & my airbags didn't deploy. Even before the crash, the dash lights flicker on and off, & i can barely see with my headlights! Also, my car makes loud cranking noises when i turn. Every car i see like mine, has a smashed up front end & has all the same issues. I can't currently afford a new car, but i'm scared to death to drive mine, but i have no choice. Help me please! Who can i contact? I strongly believe these cars are not fit for driving. I need my problems solved fast before something more serious happens! If i would have known how dangerous these cars truly are, i would have bought something else to keep myself and others on the road safe. I don't have the means at this time in my life to buy a safer and more reliable vehicle. I even had to take time off from college, because i do not have reliable transportation to get myself there. It's very devastating. *tr

1996 altima left front tire separated from vehicle. *ts *jb

My daughter's 1996 nissan altima developed an intermittent problem that sometimes left her stranded. When i discovered what the problem was, i wanted others to know. The problem turned out to be an intermittent electrical connection inside the fuel tank. It was burned and had actually melted the top of the fuel tank where the connectors were. It was the two wire connector that connected directly to the electric fuel pump. The fuse was a 15 amp fuse, but the wires and the connectors looked small for that kind of current draw. This looks to me like a potential fire hazard. Also, i found it interesting that the wire "pigtail" was not available from nissan as a repair part. *nm

I have a 1996 nissan altima gxe. The air bag system developed a problem, i.E. The indicator light would not go out - it continued to flash. Upon diagnosis by the nissan service department, they determined the problem to be a malfunctioning control module. This will cause the unit to not operate properly. I have learned through the nhtsa website that nissan has had prior problems with these air bag systems, and my problem may be a continuation of these.*ak

This complaint is on 1996 nissan altima gxe. On 9/21/03, the car failed to start in the morning even though it had no issues the night beforethe engine turned but would not catch on and ignite. On the following day, a local mechanic found the root cause to be the failed fuel pump, thereby explaining the symptomno fuel to the engine, no ignition. Additionally and more critically, he found that the plastic housing of the power connector (power to drive the pump) was severely damagedit had melted with indications for arcs. The critical aspect is that the burned/arc-ed side of the connector (electrical feed-through) sits inside the fuel tank and would sit in the fuel vapor when the fuel is low in the tank. This combination of arcing and fuel vapor, i believe, constitutes a significant safety issue with potentially explosive consequences. It is very fortunate that this potential for explosion did not materialize. However, the situation, i believe, definitely warrants further investigation by the manufacturer and by nhtsa. Please contact me for further information, including the damaged parts. *jb

Vehicle was involved in a right-angled frontal collision while making a left turn. Neither the driver or passenger air bags deployed.*ak *cb

Air bag module. Light on dash started to flash . Took car to dealer ship and was told it was the airbag modular after they check out the computer. I asked the service manager if their was a recall on this and he said no. I asked if this was common and he said he had seen this before in this model and year. The part cost over $550.00 not installed. He told me to try to find one in a junk yard, told me how to remove and install same and even offered to let me borrow the special tool needed to remove and install same. Then i was to bring back car to have the light reset, as this would deterrmine if the modular that i got was any good. If light didn't reset then that modular was not good. It was last year when the light started flashing and i have not as yet found a modular in a junk yard. *la

Air bag control unit

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C1506 [1] Dynamic Stability Control Right Rear Valve Malfunction
• P0731 [2] Gear I Incorrect ratio
• P0732 [2] Gear 2 Incorrect ratio
• P0733 [2] Gear 3 Incorrect ratio
• P0510 [1] Closed Throttle Position Switch Malfunction
• P0120 [1] Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Malfunction
• P0136 [1] 02 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank I Sensor 2)
• C1384 [1] C1384