| Issue ID | 1606452 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11265604 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/09/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the lower rear suspension arm fractured while driving down the road. The contact noticed rust when he inspected the damage. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called cole nissan (3003 stadium dr, kalamazoo, mi 49008, (269) 342-9800) and ordered replacement parts for the independent mechanic to repair the vehicle. The contact also spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls specifically for corrosion caused by road salt. The failure mileage was 163,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 163000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PAW PAW, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP7DCXXXXXX |
| 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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