| Issue ID | 1540055 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11181573 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 10/09/18 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2014 nissan altima sv, and the low-beam headlights are dangerously dim. I also did some online searches and find that other altima owners are experiencing the same problem. The dim low beam is obviously a safety issue! The cloudy projector lens is the reason! Because, firstly i replaced the bulbs, but there was no change; secondly, the high beam works perfectly, indicating the there is no problem with the outer transparent shield. The high beam bulb lies in a regular reflection bowl rather than in a projector like the low beam used. Other vehicles equipped with regular reflection bowl for low beam works perfectly, such as 2007 buick lucerne (12 years age!). Therefore, the design of the low beam using a projector on 2014 nissan altima is defective, putting the driver and passengers into danger when the low-beam headlights getting dim. They need to open a recall and replace the headlight assembly as soon as possible. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KNOXVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP0ECXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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