NHTSA Complaint #10495062 — 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10495062
Vehicle	2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 23, 2012
Date Filed	January 29, 2013
Mileage	175,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN IT STOPPED RUNNING. DIAGNOSIS: THE CAM POSITION SENSORS WERE BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT (REPLACED 2 SENSORS). THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED AFTER REPLACING THE SENSOR WITH PARTS OBTAINED FROM THE DEALER. THERE IS A RECALL ON VEHICLE WHICH WAS NEVER FULFILLED, HOWEVER, NISSAN CLAIMS IT DOES NOT AFFECT MY VEHICLE. *TR

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