| Issue ID | 954137 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10487560 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 02/12/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, there was a loud noise heard from under the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the noise, he noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that there was a hole in the fuel tank, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified who advised the contact to notify nhtsa to file a complaint and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 29,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIVERSIDE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BL21E47NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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