| Issue ID | 622292 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10184825 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/03/07 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While driving 5 mph into the driveway it was difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact observed a large crack around the rim of the tire. The dealer informed the contact that all four of the tires were a safety hazard and they recommended that she no longer drive the vehicle. The goodyear manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to town fair tire and speak with a representative. The dot# for 3 tires are m6a9cmwr1703, and one tire dot# was m6a9cmwr5203. All of the tires are goodyear eagle, size 245/45r18v. Town fair inspected the tires and confirmed with goodyear that all four tires were a safety hazard at 23,000 miles. Goodyear stated that they would pay 75% of the tire replacement; however, the contact feels that goodyear should pay the full amount. The contact filed a complaint with goodyear and was given case # 888402. The contact will also be filing a complaint with the attorney general in her local area. The contact has one of the tires if necessary for the investigation. The current mileage was 23,552. *ak update 04/17/07. * |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23550 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PAWTUCKET, RI |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E24CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/08/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| 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 | FIRESIDE NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 508-399-6300 |
| Dealer's city | N ATTLEBORO |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 02760 |