| Issue ID | 743709 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10289548 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/02/09 |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Letter on behalf of constituent re his unsuccessful efforts to initiate a nhtsa defect investigation of a particular tire, despite his claims which suggest the need for the investigation. *nj the consumer stated goodyear produces the goodyear eagle rsa- 245-45r-18 tire that is used on various foreign and domestic cars. Nissan used the tire on their 2004 maxima. All of the original tires on the consumers vehicle had cracked sidewalls or have blown out on the highway. On february 5, 2009 the front tire blew out on the consumers vehicle. The tire was purchased after the recall date and based upon the data at nhtsa and complaints to goodyear, the tire was unsafe and should have been recalled. The consumer stated the original recall was inadequate and posses a safety problem. *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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