| Issue ID | 883016 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10426619 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 19/09/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The contact was driving at low speeds when the vehicle exhibited a loud noise and the steering wheel began to shake violently. The vehicle began to wobble and jerked into another lane, resulting in a crash. The driver sustained injury and was sent to the hospital. A police report was filed. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 78,000. Updated evoq 11/01/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAKESIDE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E44CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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