Issue ID | 719704 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10265075 |
Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | TITAN |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 28/03/09 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | i am a professional engineer seeking your office's assistance on resolving an issue related to the unexpected collapse of the rear suspension system on my vehicle, and also to bring to your attention the dangerous situation that thousands of owners and operators of these vehicles on the roads nationwide are exposed. I am the owner of a 2005 nissan titan pick-up truck purchased new in january 2005. The vehicle has 78,000 miles, is well maintained, and mainly used to commute to work. It is not driven off-road, nor it is used to carry heavy loads. A shackle supporting the left rear suspension leaf spring assembly failed. The assembly collapsed, perforating the truck bed as shown on the enclosed photos. [? Fortunately?, it occurred in my driveway and not while driving on a public road; otherwise the consequences could have been catastrophic due to the loss of vehicle control]. I immediately notified the nissan dealer (1-860-448-0050). The technician indicated that the vehicle was out-of-warranty; therefore, he had to contact nissan corporation for instructions. Please note that the vehicle is still under warranty for rust (60 months-unlimited miles). Furthermore, such a major structural failure is beyond any warranty coverage limitations because it is not supposed to occur. The vehicle has failed, within four years, to provide one of its major intended and implied uses, which is to provide transportation to its operator and passengers in a safe manner and furthermore, not pose a risk when operated on the roads by exposing other drivers and property to injury and damage. Other nissan titan owners had the same problem. Nissan was aware of the problem since it beefed-up the shackles on their 2008 models, but older models still have the problem. How can i email photos of the failure. Your intervention is requested. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VOLUNTOWN, CT |
VIN pattern | 1N6AA06BX5NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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