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Gas I4

2.5L/-TBD-

SMPI

170 @ 5600

175 @ 3900

Front Wheel Drive

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1

Continuously Variable

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2.37 - 0.44

2.35 - 0.39

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1.78

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5.12

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3180 lbs

3193 lbs

Independent Strut

Multi-Link

w/Stabilizer Bar & Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

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0.86 in

0.68 in

Pwr

4-Wheel

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Yes

11.7 x 1.02 in

11.5 x 0.35 in

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16 x 7.0 in

Compact in

Steel

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P215/60TR16

T135/906

32 MPG

460.00 mi

23 MPG

27 MPG

640.00 mi

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20.0 gal

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6.9

6

Pwr Rack & Pinion

16.2

2.83

36.1 ft

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5

100.7 ft³

40.6 in

44.1 in

55.7 in

56.8 in

36.8 in

35.8 in

55.5 in

52.5 in

109.3 in

190.7 in

70.7 in

58.0 in

61.0 in

5.4 in

27.6 in

15.3 ft³

1000 lbs

100 lbs

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110

8.0 qts

2.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine.

Push-button ignition.

Engine cover.

Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/manual shift mode.

Front wheel drive.

Battery saver.

Independent front strut suspension.

Independent multi-link rear suspension.

Electric vehicle speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front vented/solid rear disc brakes.

Dual chrome-tipped exhaust finishers

16" x 7.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers.

P215/60R16 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Body-color bumpers.

Bright side-window molding.

Body-color grille.

Halogen headlights.

Body-color pwr mirrors.

UV reducing glass w/dark upper windshield band.

Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers -inc: mist feature.

Body-color door handles.

Mini trunk lid trim

16" x 7.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers.

P215/60R16 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Body-color bumpers.

Bright side-window molding.

Body-color grille.

Halogen headlights.

Body-color pwr mirrors.

UV reducing glass w/dark upper windshield band.

Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers -inc: mist feature.

Body-color door handles.

Full size trunk lid trim

Audio pre-wire w/(4) speakers.

In-glass diversity radio antenna

AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: (6) speakers, auxiliary input.

In-glass diversity radio antenna

Velour seat trim.

Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints.

6-way manual driver seat & 4-way manual passenger seat.

60/40 split-folding rear seat w/lock.

Front center console -inc: integral armrest, storage compartments, triple covered cupholders.

Coin holder.

Floor & trunk carpeting.

Tilt & telescopic steering column w/mounted cruise controls.

Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, coolant temp, fuel gauges.

Vehicle info display.

Trip computer w/outside temp gauge.

Warning lights -inc: door ajar, low fuel, low washer fluid.

Driver/passenger seat belt warning chime/light.

Pwr windows -inc: driver side 1-touch auto up/down & auto-reverse.

Retained accessory pwr.

Pwr door locks w/driver & passenger door lock switches, auto-lock feature.

Remote keyless entry.

Remote hood & fuel-filler door releases.

Pwr remote trunk release w/cancel switch.

Vehicle immobilizer system.

Vehicle security system.

Air conditioning w/micro filter ventilation -inc: chrome rings around knobs & vents.

Rear seat heater vents.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Lockable glove compartment w/13 liter storage capacity.

Front/rear doors w/cupholders/map pockets.

Dual cupholders in rear center armrest.

Dual 12V DC pwr points.

Chrome interior door handles.

Dual sunvisors w/driver vanity mirror.

Overhead console w/sunglass holder.

Front/rear assist grips.

Interior courtesy lights -inc: glove box, trunk.

Front/rear map lights.

Rear coat hook

Velour seat trim.

Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints.

6-way manual driver seat & 4-way manual passenger seat.

Cloth front seatbacks w/pockets.

60/40 split-folding rear seat w/lock.

Front center console -inc: integral armrest, storage compartments, triple covered cupholders.

Coin holder.

Floor & trunk carpeting.

Tilt & telescopic steering column w/mounted cruise controls.

Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, coolant temp, fuel gauges.

Vehicle info display.

Trip computer w/outside temp gauge.

Warning lights -inc: door ajar, low fuel, low washer fluid.

Driver/passenger seat belt warning chime/light.

Pwr windows -inc: driver side 1-touch auto up/down & auto-reverse.

Retained accessory pwr.

Pwr door locks w/driver & passenger door lock switches, auto-lock feature.

Intelligent Key system.

Remote hood & fuel-filler door releases.

Pwr remote trunk release w/cancel switch.

Vehicle immobilizer system.

Vehicle security system.

Air conditioning w/micro filter ventilation -inc: chrome rings around knobs & vents.

Rear seat heater vents.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Lockable glove compartment w/13 liter storage capacity.

Front/rear doors w/cupholders/map pockets.

Dual cupholders in rear center armrest.

Dual 12V DC pwr points.

Chrome interior door handles.

Dual sunvisors w/vanity mirrors.

Overhead console w/sunglass holder.

Front/rear assist grips.

Interior courtesy lights -inc: glove box, trunk.

Front/rear map lights.

Driver footrest finisher.

Rear coat hook

Anti-lock braking system.

Electronic brake force distribution.

Traction control system (TCS).

Vehicle dynamic control.

Clutch interlock.

2.5 mph energy absorbing front/rear bumpers.

Side-door guard beams.

Front & rear crumple zones.

Zone body construction.

Driver & passenger supplemental dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification sensor.

Front side-impact airbags.

Front/rear roof mounted side curtain airbags.

Front seat belts -inc: pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable upper anchors, seat belt sensors.

3-point seat belts in all seating positions.

ELR seat belt system for driver seating position.

ALR/ELR seat belt system for passenger seating positions.

Child safety rear door locks.

Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).

Child restraint upper anchors.

Emergency inside trunk release.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Energy absorbing steering column.

Front seat active head restraints

Anti-lock braking system.

Electronic brake force distribution.

Traction control system (TCS).

Vehicle dynamic control.

Shift interlock.

2.5 mph energy absorbing front/rear bumpers.

Side-door guard beams.

Front & rear crumple zones.

Zone body construction.

Driver & passenger supplemental dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification sensor.

Front side-impact airbags.

Front/rear roof mounted side curtain airbags.

Front seat belts -inc: pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable upper anchors, seat belt sensors.

3-point seat belts in all seating positions.

ELR seat belt system for driver seating position.

ALR/ELR seat belt system for passenger seating positions.

Child safety rear door locks.

Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).

Child restraint upper anchors.

Emergency inside trunk release.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Energy absorbing steering column.

Front seat active head restraints.

Dual note horn

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Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Emissions Years:
7.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Miles/km:
70,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
36,000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V371000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 19, 2011.

Component:
SUSPENSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
20,000.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT. THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION..

Consequence:
IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH..

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLTS AND NUTS AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..

Notes:
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 .

Overall Rating:
* * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * * *.

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
10.5%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Note:
Not Applicable