# 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `674951` · 2008-06-20 · Nissan North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** NISSAN
- **Model:** MAXIMA
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Nissan North America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA.  WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE.  THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL.  THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY AN ADJUSTER, BUT NOT BY THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC AT THIS TIME.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
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