| Issue ID | 1264635 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10838618 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/05/14 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and cracked. The failure caused a glare on the windshield, which obstructed the contact's visibility. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who advised that the vehicle was experiencing normal wear and tear. The dealer offered to replace the dashboard at a cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 164,161. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 164161 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MAYO, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BL21E17CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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