| Issue ID | 968034 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10501348 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/02/13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the passenger did not weigh enough for the air bag seat sensor to recognize that the seat was occupied. The contact then rode in the passenger seat and the air bag warning light also illuminated for a occupant with more body mass. A second appointment was scheduled with the dealer fir further inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 300. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHURCHVILLE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BL3AP4DCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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