| Issue ID | 1106929 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10630831 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ARMADA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 03/03/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl- the contact owns a 2008 nissan armada. The contact stated while traveling at any speed the brakes seized and abruptly stopped the vehicle or the brake pedal was soft which did not provide enough safty to depress the pedal to slow down intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who indicated that the brake actuator needed to be replaced but was not able to give a definate diagnosis indicating that the part specifically needed to be repaired. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that there was an abs failure and to have the authorized dealer repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v072000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,500. Dyd |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SILVERTON, OR |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AA08C08NXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| 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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