| Issue ID | 1559091 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11203688 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 21/04/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The drivers side headlights are diminishing in their ability project light forward of the car making the car unsafe to drive at night even with brand new wiring bulbs. The manufacturer and dealers are aware of this defect and charging owners 700 hundred dollars and more to remedy this defect. A recall notice is needed to make these cars safe again to drive in night or low light situations. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | THE VILLAGES, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BL3AP4DCXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 0 |
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