The 2007 Nissan Altima has 2 recalls, both addressing the same fire risk: a hot object such as a cigarette ash entering the engine's air intake can ignite the air filter and cause an underhood fire.
If the air filter catches fire, the blaze can spread to surrounding engine components and cause property damage or personal injury.
At a glance
What can fail
A hot object entering the air filter housing through the fresh air intake can ignite the engine air filter due to its flammability characteristics.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air filter with a new one made from improved fire-resistant material.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Hot objects like cigarette ash can enter the air filter housing through the engine's fresh air intake and ignite the air filter, potentially causing an underhood fire.
What the fix does
Your dealer will install a new fire-resistant air filter and add an air deflector to block debris from entering the intake.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
