| Issue ID | 813789 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10353302 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 20/08/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2010 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph pulling a small trailer he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the guard rail causing the trailer to roll over. The contact suffered injuries to the back and psychological damage as well. The vehicle started shaking before he lost control. The contact stated that the alignment was abnormal when the vehicle was purchased but he was unaware of the bad wheel alignment. The manufacturer was at fault and should not have sold the vehicle. The failure mileage was 200. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CORONA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN0NWXACXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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