| Issue ID | 1511833 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11149918 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 04/11/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. Suddenly, the sun roof detached from the frame and landed on the road. The sun roof was closed at the time of the failure. Don franklin lexington nissan (3360 richmond rd, lexington, ky 40509, 1-(859) 263-5020) was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for november 8, 2018. The contact felt that the substance used to hold the frame and glass failed to secure the structural integrity of the sun roof, which may have caused the sealant to fail. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GEORGETOWN, KY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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