| Issue ID | 1286576 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10871431 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 24/04/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Supplemental air bag sensor did not work. Had to replace the front passenger seat which contained the sensor for the airbag. Nissan has recalled 2013 altimas to correct this exact problem. Unfortunately it cost me $800. To correct my problem. I'm sure i'm not the only owner of an earlier model to have this problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAGAMORE BEACH, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1NAL2EP8AC1XXXXXX |
| 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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