| Issue ID | 1316915 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10905618 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 12/08/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While entering onto interstate 64 in hampton, virginia i noticed fire coming up from the console between the gear shift and the arm rest. There were no warnings. The vehicle was completely destroyed. Fire investigation report states that is was a mechanical failure. Nissan company has been notified and a case number provided. They have stated they will investigate. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEWPORT NEWS, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP2DCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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