| Issue ID | 1537385 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11176565 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 25/12/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | February 2018, driver side rear lower control arm broke off (rusted) while driving., towed to garage, part replaced. Checked right side it appeared ok. December 2018 christmas night while driving down the highway the control arm on the right rear passenger side broke off (rust). Had to be towed , control arm and other bent parts replaced. Have pictures had trouble downloading |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELCHERTOWN, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP4DCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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