| Issue ID | 832281 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10369888 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 11/10/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact was traveling approximately 60 mph when the steering wheel became extremely stiff. The contact was unable to turn the wheel so the vehicle to coasted to a stop. The vehicle was then towed to the contacts residence. He then noticed there was no power steering fluid in the vehicle. While adding more power steering fluid, he noticed the fluid leaking directly from the power steering fluid compartment. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was told the power steering rack fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the power steering rack was repaired. The failure mileage was 45,762 and the current mileage was 48,000. Updated 03/10/11 *bf |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45762 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROWLETT, TX |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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