Recall 10V193 affects 113 2010 Nissan Altima vehicles for front structure welds outside specification. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 113 2010 Altima vehicles because front side member assembly components were not welded to specification after a tool maintenance error. If several structural welds on one vehicle are out of specification, crash performance can be affected; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front side member assembly on the 2010 Nissan Altima is part of the car's front body structure. It is a welded metal section that helps hold the front end in the correct position and gives nearby structural pieces a solid load path.
On affected Altimas, some front side member assembly components were welded outside specification because of a tool maintenance error during manufacturing. A weld outside specification does not join the metal the way Nissan designed it to be joined. That leaves the affected structural joint with less dependable strength than the approved build process requires.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear a noise, see a warning light, or feel a change in normal driving from an out-of-spec structural weld.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Nissan Altima | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 113 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
When several structural welds are out of specification on one vehicle, crash performance is the concern. There is no listed warning sign, so drive cautiously, confirm the VIN, and arrange dealer inspection and repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Nissan Altima is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask whether the free structural-weld inspection and repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V193 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you have one.
- Drive cautiously until the inspection is complete, since out-of-specification front side member welds affect crash performance.
- Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 if the dealer cannot confirm the recall for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician inspects the front side member assembly components covered by recall 10V193. If the inspection finds a weld or related assembly issue, the dealer repairs it free of charge under the recall. Nissan reported that the safety recall began on May 13, 2010. Ask the service desk to confirm the recall by VIN before the repair order is opened. The VIN decides whether a specific 2010 Altima is included.
Timeline
| May 7, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V193?
Recall 10V193 covers 113 2010 Nissan Altima vehicles with front side member assembly components that were not welded to specification. Nissan dealers will inspect the structure and repair it for free if the vehicle needs work.
What should I do if my 2010 Nissan Altima is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Altima is included in recall 10V193. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask for the front side member inspection. Reference recall number 10V193 when you call. The inspection and needed repair are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Nissan dealers will inspect the affected front side member assembly components and, if needed, complete the repair free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety concern is crash performance. Nissan's filing says that if several structural welds are out of specification on one vehicle, the vehicle's crash performance is affected. The fix is a free dealer inspection and repair if the weld condition is found.
What if I bought my Nissan Altima used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2010 Altima is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number 10V193.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V193000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V193 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V193000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →