| Issue ID | 1074493 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10597037 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 12/12/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning indicator flashed on and off while the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times and the occupant classification system was replaced repeatedly; however, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that nothing else could be done to remedy the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 2,042. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2042 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CONNEAUT, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP7DCXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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