| Issue ID | 1618089 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11279588 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 12/11/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, the rear lower control arm fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 37861875. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed by a dealer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v494000 (steering, suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. *ln*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEYMOUTH, 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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