Issue ID | 836660 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10374048 |
Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | INFINITI |
Model | I30 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 22/06/09 |
Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In september/october 2009, i filed a complaint with infiniti and nhtsa regarding a structural defect to the frame of my 1998 infiniti i30t. Because of the design, the frame rotted and completely separated under the engine due to excessive corrosion. Mechanics advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because the engine and/or transmission could fall out causing the operator to lose complete control of the vehicle, which could result in a serious motor vehicle accident causing serious bodily injuries and/or death. I was also informed that the nissan maximas around the same year also had the same issue because they utilized the same frame. I cannot believe infinity, nissan and/or nhtsa have not initiated recalls on these vehicles given the recent recalls and serious accidents of vehicles with similar issues that have resulted in deaths (i. E. Ford windstar vans and honda passports). When are you going to issue a recall of these vehicles to protect the operators? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110459 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTH READING, MA |
VIN pattern | JNKCA21A9WTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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