As I expected, Nissan is not interested in helping me out. They said they do not think this is a defect in the car, and made it out like it was due to my high mileage (167,000 on an 2002 3.5SE). I tried to find out what the criteria was for issue a recall but couldn't get a straight answer from the representative. I assume that if enough people complain then they may take some sort of action.
One of my coworkers has an older model Toyota Tacoma and the floors started rusting out on him. Toyota is giving him 1.5 times the value of the truck towards a new vehicle. I guess thats better than nothing. I would advise anyone with an Altima to have there vehicle checked and if there is a problem report it to Nissan. If enough people complain they have to do something. right?
Toyota rust recall:
http://www.showstop.org/images/truck...munication.pdf