| Issue ID | 967094 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10500729 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 19/02/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the start button for the ignition would not start the vehicle. The steering lock light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the steering lock needed to be replaced. The dealer responded as if this was an isolated issue. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was 57,915. Updated 3/28/13 *cn updated 05/10/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57915 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OLD FORT, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E89CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 26/01/12 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | DICK SCOTT NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 734-495-1000 |
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