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2015 NISSAN ALTIMA — STEERING

crash1 injured · 1211523 · 2015-08-21

Vehicle

Make
NISSAN
Model
ALTIMA
Year
2015
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
STEERING
Speed
10 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HANDS, FACE, WRISTS, AND ARMS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNAVAILABLE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10750266
Machine
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