NHTSA Complaint #11511403 — 2020 NISSAN ALTIMA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11511403
Vehicle	2020 NISSAN ALTIMA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 10, 2023
Date Filed	March 12, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

When making a routine right-hand turn, the steering system failed. Driver had an unresponsive vehicle which crashed into a bridge rail. Driver was taken for medical attention. No warning lights prior to the crash. Vehicle has only been serviced by the dealer Nissan Peacock of Houston since purchased in December of 2019. A vehicle recall (NHTSA Campaign ID: 21V138000) was issued for this year, make, and model, but not for this particular VIN. This recall was for the tie rod ball joint fasteners.

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