| Issue ID | 1548590 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11190360 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/03/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving my car in heavy traffic i randomly lost control of the steering and the car pulled left - coming very close to hitting another car. I drove a little further and it happened again. I was terrified as i was just entering a highway and was fearful of losing total control. I drove very slowly and exited immediately and pulled into the nearest parking lot. The tow truck driver looked at the wheel and new immediately that it was a control arm issue and he had seen it many times with 2013 altimas. I am still shaking from this event and am hopeful that you initiate an immediate recall for this issue that you are already investigating. The control arm is rusted and totally separated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCHESTER, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP1DCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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