| Issue ID | 1359477 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10957469 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/08/15 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front dashboard has a melted, sticky and tacky surface from a combination of direct sunlight and/or high interior heat temperatures. The melted dash has created a high shine surface that reflects sunlight directly onto the windshield in the driver's field of vision impeding visibility and makes driving unsafe. Debris and dirt adheres to the surface, cleaning is difficult because of the tacky surface. There is pitting around the location of the passenger front air bag location due to the melted texture of the dashboard. Dashboard has a putty and gummy like texture. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRYAN, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E88NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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