| Issue ID | 1438282 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11061430 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 24/03/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Since original purchase (new) 11/30/14, the passenger airbag indicator system has not worked correctly. 3 complaints ( on site, in writing) thru nissan dealer have not corrected problem. Question is, will passenger side airbag work if in a collision? Malfunction may result in major injury or death. Dealers only explanation is to wait 15 seconds before driving with a passenger. Indicator system works and fails indiscriminately. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3726 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUBURN, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3APXFCXXXXXX |
| 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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