Issue ID | 1319512 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10908062 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | VERSA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 16/09/16 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While operating my vehicle on a highway, at approximately 75mph, traffic slowed and i lightly depressed my brake pedal to slow my vehicle in response and no braking was detected. I pressed the pedal further to no avail. The brake pedal had to be pressed all the way to the floor before the brakes finally engaged. Thankfully, i was traveling at a safe distance behind the vehicle in front of me. Nevertheless, the experience was unsettling. Normal brake operation resumed for a short time. Within 25 miles of the last occurrence, i once again experienced the excessive brake pedal travel, followed by normal brake operation. I cautiously made my way to a nissan dealership the next morning. The car was inspected, and the dealership confirmed the cause of the problem to be a leak in the master cylinder. Despite the 115000 miles on my vehicle, i find it quite terrifying that the failure of a component could put my occupant and i in such a perilous situation without any warning whatsoever. I have contacted the manufacture, and am awaiting further assistance/remedy. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CICERO, IL |
VIN pattern | 3N1CN7AP2DLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 06/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 75 |
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