| Issue ID | 1282478 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10864289 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 09/05/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I currently own a 2009 nissan altima with a steering wheel lock mechanism defect. Upon researching this defect i have come to realize that several consumers have had this issue . This defect has been so common that a warranty was placed on this part until 2014. Because of the number of customers that have had this issue i believe that a total recall should've been made. Please review all of the petitions posted online in an attempt to drive the manufacture to do the right thing. The repair for this defect is costing it's customers a minimum of $1200 and i am outraged that they put a expiration date on the time this part has to malfunction. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E89CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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