| Issue ID | 1520821 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11157323 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 05/12/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving on city street then highway at normal speed. Noticed traction control light on and felt swaying in rear of car. Heard loud noise and swaying worsened so i pulled over. After having car looked at was told could not be driven as lower right rear control arm had broken right off! Car had to be towed on flat bed. Repairs are underway. Very scary situation with sudden loss of control. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WORCESTER, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP1DNXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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