| Issue ID | 741121 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10285762 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/09/08 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. Insects have entered into the rear tail light sockets of her vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the failure was an environmental concern; however, the insects were removed from the sockets. The manufacturer was notified, but they have not identified a remedy. The failure mileage was 33,000. The current mileage was 34,265. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALBANY, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E98NXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 0 |
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