| Issue ID | 1585495 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11234289 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 14/08/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while she was attempting to exit a driveway, she became distracted and hit an oak tree at approximately 30 mph. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained several bodily and head injuries that required medical attention. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TEHACHAPI, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL24E48CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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