| Issue ID | 779507 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10321724 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | QUEST |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 22/07/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan quest. While driving at approximate speeds of 30-35 mph in traffic, the vehicle ahead of him stopped abruptly. The contact attempted to engage the brake pedal; however, the brakes became spongy and would not engage. The vehicle crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. Upon impact, the front drivers side air bag deployed, causing minor injuries to the contacts hands and face. The police were called and a police report was filed. He also previously received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 10v072000 (service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages) and stated that the crash was caused by the recall defect. The failure mileage was 17,142 and the current mileage was 27,600. Updated 05/11/10 *lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17142 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LENOIR CITY, TN |
| VIN pattern | 5N1BV28U88NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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 | 30 |
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