| Issue ID | 1069453 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10593665 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | LEAF |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 29/04/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl - the contact owns a 2014 nissan leaf. The contact stated while driving 22 mph he lost control of the vehicle as it veered to the right without warning. The contact then crashed into a pole. A police report was filed and the contact sustained a fractured right knee and hand, requiring medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 400. Updated 06/19/14 after he crashed into the pole, the vehicle came to a halt making almost a 75 degree angle in the road. As the vehicle abruptly started drifting towards the right side, he tried very hard to steer it back to make it straight, but with no success. Updated 06/26/14 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ELK GROVE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AZ0CP9ECXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 20/04/14 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 22 |
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