| Issue ID | 1723581 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11395419 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/04/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that in 2014 the steering wheel locked while the vehicle was turned off. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to jeffrey nissan (30800 gratiot ave, roseville, mi 48066) where the vehicle was repaired and returned to the contact. Recently, the contact stated that the same failure recurred with the security code error warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. There was no further assistance provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | DETROIT, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21EX9NXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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