Issue ID | 1486883 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11115662 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | INFINITI |
Model | Q50 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 01/12/17 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car comes with 19"rims and run flat tires (bridgestone drive guard). Since leasoing the car in november 2018, i have received 8 flat tires all from "potholes" that ripped the side wall. Consumer affairs says this tire should not be on this car in certain states in this case new york. Infiniti dealers do not offer an option and the unsuspecting consumer is left with a hazardous situation. Your eyes can leave the road as you search for even small potholes to avoid. When the tire does go flat and you are more than 25-50 miles away from a repair shop you are in danger of being stranded. I was stranded in a snowy wooded area and had to drive 25 miles in treacherous conditions with a child in the car just to find a replacement. The tire should not be on a car with a heavy front end per the tire dealer and tire repair shop. Infiniti knows this and will offer to pay for a new tire, rather than putting customer safety first and discontinuing this tire/rim in ny state. In several instances the pot hole hit was less than the width of the tire. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PLAINVIEW, NY |
VIN pattern | JN1EV7AR4JMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 10/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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