| Issue ID | 1283454 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10865034 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 21/04/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This complaint is being filed in reference to the defective steering column lock (part # 48700-9n00a) on this car. When this component fails, it leaves you stranded by being unable to start the car. I had just ended my late shift only to find that my car would not start. Fortunately nothing happened to me, but this put me in a situation that could have ended very badly, as i had to wait for someone to come pick me up. Nissan obviously knew of this problem because they extended the warranty and also improved the part, (now part #48700-9n00b); but i believe that a defective part, which they acknowledged as such by extending the warranty, should have been replaced through a recall. From the number of people on-line who have also been affected, i would think they would do this recall just to keep the customer satisfied. I know i will be looking at other brands for my next car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 116121 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DOVER, NH |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E09NXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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