| Issue ID | 1450269 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11075402 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 20/02/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Entering kansas city on i-49 north approximately 55 mph, on 2/20/18, in inclement weather, the car in the middle lane spun out of control and t-boned my passenger door before turning and sliding down my right side. As the passenger in the murano i felt the first hard impact against the door like a bomb went off yet side door airbag did not implode. I have pictures that show crease made at first impact and door bottom panel was bent outward. I called nissan and reported this both to dealership and manufacturer. They are saying this is a side swipe and therefore does not require implosion. Only witness is other driver who admitted fault, may also be honest about how we were first hit. I have a very heavy suv door on this car and always said it was a tank and would save our lives. I believe it was more the door design that saved us , and my husband |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EUREKA SPRINGS, AR |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ1FY5BWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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