NHTSA Complaint #10713428 — 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10713428 |
| Vehicle | 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 240,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE GAUGES STARTED FLICKERING ERRATICALLY AND SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAFELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCHED FAILED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V512000 (SEATS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
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