| Issue ID | 1239811 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10794498 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 17/10/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormally loud noise that came from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the abnormal noise was the electric power steering and that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP4FNXXXXXX |
| 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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