# 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `714960` · 2009-04-06 · 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:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Nissan North America, Inc.
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- **Miles at failure:** 15,000
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA.  WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY.  AS A RESULT, A PIECE OF METAL BECAME LODGED IN THE FUEL TANK AND WAS HANGING DOWN.  THE FAILURE CAUSED A FUEL LEAK.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY ARE REPLACING THE FUEL TANK.  THE DEALER STATED THAT WHATEVER HE STRUCK CAUSED GASOLINE TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCATION AND LACK OF PROTECTION OF THE FUEL TANK  A SAFETY ISSUE.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15000.  UPDATED 04-28-09 CW  THE DRIVERS SIDE TRACK SEAT WAS SLOW AT MOVING. UPDATED 04/30/09.*JB
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