| Issue ID | 572158 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10145008 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/12/05 |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My goodyear eagle rs-a tires have split along the sidewall. The local retailer told me these tires are known to do that and that goodyear has a strict policy of not allowing any replacement or pro-rated credit toward the purchase of replacement tires. This is an extremely dangerous defect which could cause fatalities in the event of tire failure. These tires need to be recalled immediately! I bought this vehicle new in july, 2003 and these tires were on the vehicle as original equipment. These tires have been garage kept and rotated every 7,500 miles with proper inflation. There's plenty of tread left on these tires and they should have lasted alot longer. The tires are splitting along the sidewall. Three of the 4 tires have done this, requiring replacement of all 4 of them. Make / model: nissan maxima 2004; vin [xxx]; tire model: goodyear eagle rs-a; maximum permissible tire pressure: 44; tire size: p245 / 45r18; mileage at time of incident: 46,903; incident date: 12/09/05; maximum load rating: 1,565; state of registration: oklahoma; numbers on side of tire (possible "tin" ?): [xxx]. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46903 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EDMOND, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E94CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 02/07/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | FENTON NISSAN WEST |
| Dealer's telephone number | (405) 495-4700 |
| Dealer's city | OKLAHOMA CITY |
| Dealer's state code | OK |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 73122 |