Nissan · Canada · Mod
Nissan Altima: Engine
Affects Nissan Altima · 1993–1994 — about 13K vehicles.
The hazard
ENGINE MOVEMENT MAY RESULT IN THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING BEING PULLED OUT OF THE CABLE GUIDE. THIS COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING WILL BE REPOSITIONED TO PROVIDE SLACK FOR ENGINE MOVEMENT. THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational