| Issue ID | 638635 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10198269 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/10/05 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The vehicle has goodyear, size p245/45r18 tires. While driving 35 mph or greater, the contact heard a consistent loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for a tire alignment, but the noise continued. It was later discovered that all four tires had a nine inch crack on the inside sidewalls. The current mileage was 26,008 and failure mileage was 54. The consumer provided the repair invoice and pictures of the defects on the tire. The consumer stated the dealer provided a check for the tires but consumer stated it does not cover the cost of the worries and headache dealing with the tires. Updated 08/23/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ANDERSON, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E74CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 21/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | UPSTATE NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | ANDERSON |
| Dealer's state code | SC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 29621 |