| Issue ID | 668344 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10222188 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 22/03/08 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving 50 mph, the sun roof exploded and the fragments cascaded on to the contact. He had to go to the hospital to have glass removed from his face. The dealer stated that they had never seen such a failure. The failure and current mileages were 3,600. Updated 5/19/08 *cn updated 05/19/08 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WASILLA, AK |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BL24E08CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 05/01/08 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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| Dealer's name | CONTINENTAL NISSAN |
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