| Issue ID | 695770 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10244480 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 19/09/08 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and then restarted soon after. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the electronic control module needed to be reprogrammed. The mechanic also stated that there was a recall related to this specific failure. She called the manufacturer and was informed that her vehicle was included in the recall. The repairs were performed on the vehicle, but the failure recurred soon after. She returned to the dealer and was informed that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for this failed component and they were not liable for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin, nhtsa campaign id number, and failure mileage were unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAMPTON, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 65 |
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