| Issue ID | 941031 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10475430 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/09/12 |
| Component | TIRES:VALVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Valve stem on the tpms popped off while driving because it was corroded. Causes catastrophic tire deflation and loss of control of vehicle. Factory tpms valve stems should be replaced from aluminum to something more resistant to corrosion. Other three tire valve stems are corroded as well and may become as hazardous when driving. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37980 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VIENNA, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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