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Nissan To Fix Suspensions On About 200K Altima Midsize Cars

DETROIT (CBS DETROIT/ AP) — Nearly 200,000 Altima midsize cars will be fixed by Nissan because a suspension part can come loose from the frame due to corrosion.

Nissan's "service campaign" — which includes 2013 Altimas in 22 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., as well as 2013 and 2014 Altimas in Canada — falls short of a recall however, U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is continuing an investigation into the problem that covers more than 2 million cars.

Owners will be notified in the fall to bring their vehicles in to have a rear lower control arm replaced.

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