Issue ID | 1242139 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10807231 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | 370Z |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 24/11/15 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving down the highway in 6th gear for about 30 minutes to an hour, the clutch pedal begins feeling very soft and begins sticking to the floor to the point where it is necessary to pull it back up with my foot. On texas highways, this is extremely dangerous if i am unable to engage a gear while driving in heavy traffic, especially since a lot of highways are under construction with no shoulder to safely pull over to. The part at fault is a poorly constructed concentric slave cylinder. This is a piece of plastic that is extremely prone to failure. It should have never been constructed from plastic. Nissan also refuses to obey their 5 year, 60,000 mile powertrain warranty to fix this issue. (the only clutch part listed as "not covered" is the wearable clutch disc itself). They also refuse to acknowledge that this is a common issue. I'm attaching a screenshot of over 100 370z forum members who have reported this issue as well. This is clearly a problem that needs addressed, but nissan refuses to acknowledge the safety of their loyal customers. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALEDO, TX |
VIN pattern | JN1AZ4EH5BMXXXXXX |
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 | 18/02/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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