| Issue ID | 816755 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10355772 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/01/10 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 mph he began to feel vibrations in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed the failure may be due to the wheel mounts. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to recur whenever he would drive approximately 55-60 mph. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where the tires were balanced and the wheel racks were replaced. The failure continued. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 20,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AVON LAKE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E49NXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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