Issue ID | 1307521 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10894740 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | SENTRA |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 23/07/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2007 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 65 mph on the highway, smoke entered the vehicle without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The driver and two passengers exited the vehicle. A fire erupted from the front of the vehicle, under the vehicle, and near the rear. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report and a fire inspection report were filed. The vehicle was towed to a yard. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided no recommendations. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they may be able to diagnose the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 183000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MONTGOMERY, AL |
VIN pattern | 3N1AB61E57LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 13/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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