Issue ID | 1704494 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11374853 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | ALTIMA |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 21/10/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving, the feb automatic collision notification illuminated then unilluminated. The contact stated that while approached a stop sign at 500 feet, while depressing the brake pedal, it went to the floorboard causing the distance to be extended. As a result, another vehicle came across the contact crashed into the right rear wheel of the other vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The contact nor the other driver did not sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The other vehicle was towed. The contact was advised by the police office was to use the emergency brake and drove the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was taken to michael jordan nissan, 3930 durham-chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707, where it was diagnosed but could not find a failure with the brakes but was advised by the dealer that they would keep the vehicle a little longer to investigate. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DURHAM, NC |
VIN pattern | 1N4AL3APXJCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
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 | 10/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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