| Issue ID | 1726197 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11397249 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/12/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The lower control arm snapped at the pivot point near the frame. While driving on the highway, the traction control warning light came on. After getting off the highway to check tire pressure and see if there was any obvious problems, i went for a short test drive on a state route. The traction warning light stayed on. I sopped to turn around and head back towards the highway and the control arm broke completely. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120050 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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