| Issue ID | 958302 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10491723 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 06/01/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The yellow key light came on as i was driving to my destination. When i went to leave, i was able to unlock my doors but could not start the car. Lights were working but was not able to engage brake pedal or push the button to start the car. Tried to jump the car off thinking it was the battery, but did not work. Had the car towed to the dealership and found out today that the steering lock assembly had to be replaced. There were no other warning signs only the yellow key light. This is a very costly repair. I have seen many other complaints of this same problem and do not understand why there has not been a recall. I found that there was a recall for this very problem on the 2009 nissan 370 z. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PELHAM, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL24EX9CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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