| Issue ID | 637903 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10197607 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/07/07 |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The contact received a recall notice for his goodyear eagle rs-a, size p245/45r18 tires. He brought the letter to the goodyear repair shop. The mechanic inspected the tires and found cracks on the sidewalls. The contact was informed that he could replace the tire, but the cost would be prorated. The balance that remained was $118. The contact informed the mechanic that the repair should be free, according to the recall notice. He left the goodyear store without receiving the new tire. He has called the number provided in the notice for the past week and they continue to transfer him from one department to another. The dot number and recall number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 37,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41EX4CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/02/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| 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 | NISSAN SECURITY |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | BALTIMORE |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 21207 |