| Issue ID | 1248840 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10816465 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 23/12/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was at the top of the street when i tried to press on the brakes to slow down because of a red light ahead. The brakes malfunctioned and my car accelerated faster. I then stepped on my e-brakes and my car continued to go faster instead of slowing down. The next thing i remember is rear ending the back of a suv. I have anti-lock brakes and they did not work either. I was about 200ft away from this vehicle so i has plenty of space and time to stop my car but instead my car went faster despite slamming on both the brakes and e-brakes. My car is now totaled and am currently suffering injuries to my hand, neck and back. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELLICOTT CITY, MD |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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