| Issue ID | 1347909 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10944216 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 10/01/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Started car with no issues and drove to a place of business. Approximately 3 hours later, car (stationary in a parking lot) unlocked, but would not start. "key" indicator light blinks, which usually means remote battery is low. As i attempt to push brake and push button to start car, red light blinks indicating my car is not recognizing the key. It's 25 degrees outside and i have my 2 year old child and no heat in my car, so i have a friend drive me home. I return with new batteries in the key. Car still will not start. Inserted the key in the port, but that didn't start the car either. After reading and researching the issue, i'm sure it's the steering wheel lock mechanism. I therefore have to call a tow truck and have my car towed to the nissan dealership. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELLICOTT CITY, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BL21E49NXXXXXX |
| 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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