| Issue ID | 1283523 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10865082 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | 370Z |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 14/05/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At around the md border, when driving home to nj from tn, the clutch stuck to the floor. I couldn't change out of 6th gear, so i had to drive from that point without slowing enough to have to change gears or stopping. After i got off at my exit and hit a stop light, i forced it out of 6th gear before it stalled, then pumped the clutch (pressing it then lifting it back up with my foot) until i was able to get it into 1st then 3rd gear and i drove it most of the way to cherry hill nissan in 3rd gear. At the light next to the dealership, pumped the clutch until i got it into first gear and could not change gears anymore. I had to drive the car into a parking spot then stall the engine by holding the brakes. The clutch sticking to the floor has happened to me a few times before, normally on long drives, but i was always able to pump the clutch a few times and it would return to normal. This was the first time i could not get it out of gear while driving. Being stuck in a gear is pretty scary. The concentric slave cylinder (csc) failure causes this problem. It has even happened on the 350z and the gt-r. Apparently, this is a very common problem with these cars. The first complaint on nhtsa was filed on 09/18/2010, and there have been a lot of complaints since then. Someone, please conduct a safety investigation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STRATFORD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | VIN JN1AZ44XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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