| Issue ID | 850452 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10392657 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 18/03/11 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 35 mph he engaged the brakes and t-boned the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt shoulder restraint did not restraint him during the crash. His breast bone was fractured by the steering column and he was hospitalized for 24 hours. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged on the right front bumper, headlights, grill and there was a dent in the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,574 and the current mileage was 34,579. Updated 05/03/11*lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34579 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WHEELING, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E08NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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| Date of purchase | 13/10/08 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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