| Issue ID | 645503 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10203851 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/10/06 |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 nissan maxima with goodyear eagle rs-a p245/45r18 with cracks in the sidewalls. Customer states that he had the tires adjusted to fix the cracks in the sidewall. *kb the tire manufacturer sent the consumer a letter denying the claim. The manufacturer stated the consumer had not shown proof that the tires were adjusted for sidewall cracking. The letter also stated under the customer satisfaction program an original paid receipt was required to show proof of purchase with sidewall cracking as a reason for replacement. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32971 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | TERRELL, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Dealer's name | FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTOCARE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | TERRELL |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 75160 |