| Issue ID | 1309666 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10896504 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/07/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine undercover separated while driving 70 mph. The contact heard a noise under the vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized mechanic who stated that the bolts used to secure the engine cover were made of defective plastic, which failed to secure the cover. The manufacturer was not notified. The engine undercover was not replaced. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COAL CITY, IN |
| 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 | 70 |
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