| Issue ID | 661188 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10217167 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 23/04/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 nissan altima with a recall for the intake manifold. Consumer states that he did not receive the recall notice. His vehicle began shaking violently and the check engine light illuminated due to the defect of the intake manifold. *kb the consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic, who discovered that the flap from the intake manifold had worked its way loose and fallen inside the engine. The flap was unable to be re-attached independently and the entire intake manifold had to be replaced. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | SAINT PETERSBURG, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL11D24CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Dealer's name | JOE'S AUTO SERVICE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 727-938-8199 |
| Dealer's city | HOLIDAY |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 34691 |