
Nissan said this week it would recall more than 120,000 Altimas over spare tire inflation. Why does such a small problem cause such a big recall? Stricter laws, steeper fines, and image control are prompting carmakers to act early and often.

Nissan said this week it would recall more than 120,000 Altimas over spare tire inflation. Why does such a small problem cause such a big recall? Stricter laws, steeper fines, and image control are prompting carmakers to act early and often.