| Issue ID | 1303024 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10889104 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 27/07/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Drove my car like i normally do. I park. Return to my car and it would not start. The red key warning light was flashing could not turn the wheel. Nothing happened when i put my foot on the brake and push the start button. My steering column lock malfunctioned. My car is in the shop. I've been told that this has happened a lot with 2009 nissan altimas. There was an extended warranty for this but my extended warranty and it last year and i knew nothing about this issue. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RAYMORE, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E99NXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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