| Issue ID | 798181 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10339921 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 24/06/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Clutch failure 2009 nissan frontier se 4. 0l 6 speed man trans, crew cab 4x4. Vin [xxx]. 10,300 miles clutch failed, flywheel distortion cause catastrophic disc and pressure plate failure. Repair faulkner nissan, jenkingtown, pa usa. Return clutch pedal zero resistance down pedal. Returned to dealer was told normal, miles now 11,200 clutch catastrophic failure, slave cylinder now failed (leaking). System inherent design flaw. Brake master cylinder and clutch system share same fluid reservoir. Poss brake failure may result. I am a retired gm master mechanic, i posses more skills on car and trucks then most. This system really requires redesign poss convert to linkage clutch throw-out bearing system and a more heavy duty flywheel (not dual mass) and more like a stage ll or stage lll competition clutch configuration. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD07W09CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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