Issue ID | 1498351 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11129921 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | PATHFINDER |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 14/11/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The sun visors have a defect known by nissan, but they have not issued a recall to correct it yet. Ours started by making a loud "clicking" noise, before losing the capability to stay either up or down. They hang down. We have slammed our foreheads into the rock hard visor edges when simply getting into the car or if there is a quick stop. We have had men, women and teens bump heads into the visor simply leaning forward to change the radio station. If we were to be rear-ended or in an accident, it would could easily gash open our foreheads or give a concussion. This is a safety hazard and nissan will not acknowledge it. The sagging visors diminish vision and are going to kill someone if it is not addressed. This issue has been a known problem by nissan, the service departments are aware of it, but nissan will not offer anything other than removing the visor or having the consumer pay $160 for each visor to correct. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DENVER, CO |
VIN pattern | 5N1AR2MM3DCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 2 |
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