Issue ID | 806758 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10347303 |
Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | INFINITI |
Model | QX4 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 30/06/10 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 infiniti qx4. The contact stated front driver side wheel well rusted and separated from the frame of the vehicle. The shock pushed up from the left front of the vehicle and pushed against the master cylinder which broke the steering shaft, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic advised that the failure was beyond repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
VIN pattern | JNRDR07Y51WXXXXXX |
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 | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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