Transport CanadaCritical
2007 NISSAN ALTIMATransport Canada Recall #2007203
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object (i.e. cigarette ash) enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system, the air filter may ignite. This could result in an underhood fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air filter with a revised version possessing improved anti-flammability characteristics. In addition, an air deflector will be installed in front of the air intake opening to reduce the intake of debris.
9,284 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026