# 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
> NHTSA complaint `277533` · 2001-03-02 · Nissan North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** NISSAN
- **Model:** ALTIMA
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Nissan North America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
## Narrative
WAS TRAVELING 40-45MPH AND HAD TAPPED  BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN IN ORDER TO MAKE A TURN AND  BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE.  VEHICLE WENT INTO A TAIL SPIN.  STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO  LEFT & HIT  PASSENGER'S SIDE. VEHICLE  WAS TOTALLED.  *AK
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