| Issue ID | 1617906 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11279457 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 28/10/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Drivers side rear lower control arm rusted and broke while driving in town, on a straight section of road. The wheel was no longer perpendicular to vehicle and leaned in at the top. Vehicle was not drive able. The passenger side also needed replaced for same corrosion issue. Please see pictures attached. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREENVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP8DCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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