| Issue ID | 1621570 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11282230 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/09/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While operating the vehicle at night, the low beam headlights were very dim and caused a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to bel air nissan (1506 bel air rd, bel air, md) where the light bulbs were replaced, but the failure continued. The light bulbs were later replaced with aftermarket led bulbs, but the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FOREST HILL, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP4DNXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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