| Issue ID | 690952 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10240574 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 29/08/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan frontier. While driving 25 mph, the bearing failed in the rear axle. The tire and the axle separated from the vehicle while it was being driven 25 mph. The brake line was severed and there was no way to stop the vehicle. The vehicle eventually stopped on its own. The repair shop stated that the bearing failed. The contact filed complaint number 6270525 with nissan. The current and failure mileages were 152,500. Update 10/01/08 *cw rust was found on the wheel bearings and on the axle. The consumer stated the supercharged model was not included in the recall. Updated 10/02/08.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 152500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1N6MD27Y21CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/04/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 25 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | FALLABER NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 513-385-6400 |
| Dealer's city | CINCINNATI |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 45239 |