| Issue ID | 526473 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10108368 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | QUEST |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/09/04 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While attempting to move the passenger side second-row seat back, i reached around the seat to grab the lever, and my pinkie finger was caught in the seat mechanism. At the emergency room, they determined that i had broken my finger and my nail had to be removed because it had been sliced through. I have lasting nerve damage and the bone has not healed correctly. I wrote a letter to nissan detailing this experience - i am very concerned about the safety of my children in this car and am afraid to try to use any of the seat levers again. However, nissan has not responded, after four months. This defect needs to be fixed.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST CHESTER, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5N1BV28U74NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 24/02/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | JEFF WYLER NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | FAIRFIELD |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code |