| Issue ID | 863075 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10405899 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/04/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the brake warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The failure progressed over time until it occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the master cylinder was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Currently there was an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number pe11020 (hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder). The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PISMO BEACH , CA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E08NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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