| Issue ID | 1040937 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10565148 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/02/14 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe has melted (possible plasticizer migration) and it has become very difficult to drive because of the glare it produces on the windshield, this lead to me to veer off the road and into the embankment. The nissan dealer told us that they have seen a lot of dashes on the altima with this problem in florida, but there is nothing they can do because it is out of the initial factory warranty and they claim the nissan extended warranty does not cover it. Several florida residents who own 2008-altima coupes are experiencing the same problem. This appears to be a manufacturers defect and has really become a serious safety hazard. I respectfully request you're help in this matter. I can provide pictures if necessary. Below are a few forums addressing the situation http://forums. Nicoclub. Com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582. Html http://www. Altimaforums. Net/super-sticky-dashboard-t15553. Html? T=15553 http://www. Nissanclub. Com/forums/2007-2012-nissan-altima-discussion-2-5-3-5/343066-melting-dashboard-problem. Html http://www. Carcomplaints. Com/nissan/altima/2008/accessories-interior/dashboard_is_melting. Shtml http://www. Aboutautomobile. Com/complaint/2008/nissan/altima/window http://mythreecents. Com/showreview. Cgi? Id=109390. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80090 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEMBROKE PINES, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BL24E68CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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