| Issue ID | 1618026 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11279539 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 11/11/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly became very difficult to steer. The vehicle was driven very slowly to the contact's home. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front driver side control arm had fractured due to rust and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not determined. John amato nissan (5200 n. Port washington rd, glendale, wi) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 106,000. The vin was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MILWALKEE, WI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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