my 07 altima went up in flames while driving

lucky2balive · Jul 11th, 2007, 09:46 AM

well as my user name states i am lucky to be alive while driving down 805 fwy in national my car went up in flames i really need some help i have reported this to Nissan and the Office of deffects investigation @ Home | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) | U.S. Department of Transportation ive have learned there is now a recall of all 07 altimas in place and if you own one contact the dealership Immediately this can save your life no joke ooh and how can i post the pictures can you guys help me

MickeyKnox · Jul 11th, 2007, 11:43 AM

this is no joke right? are u a troll?
there was this issue in 2002-2003 altimas. post you pic at imageshack.us
when you post links to pic don't include www or http://. what is the recall #?
thanks for sharing.

lucky2balive · Jul 11th, 2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lucky2balive

well as my user name states i am lucky to be alive while driving down 805 fwy in national my car went up in flames i really need some help i have reported this to Nissan and the Office of deffects investigation @ Home | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) | U.S. Department of Transportation ive have learned there is now a recall of all 07 altimas in place and if you own one contact the dealership Immediately this can save your life no joke ooh and how can i post the pictures can you guys help me

call 1800nissan1 for more details on 07 altima recalls or just drive to your local dealer and ask about the new recal took effect 07-07-07

lucky2balive · Jul 11th, 2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lucky2balive

call 1800nissan1 for more details on 07 altima recalls or just drive to your local dealer and ask about the new recal took effect 07-07-07

Recalls - Search Results

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Report Date : July 11, 2007 at 01:46 PM
SEARCH TYPE : VEHICLE
Make : NISSAN
Model : ALTIMA

Make : NISSAN Model : ALTIMA Year : 2007
Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V267000 Mfr's Report Date : JUN 18, 2007
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 140582
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF A SUFFICIENTLY HOT OBJECT ENTERS THE AIR FILTER HOUSING THROUGH THE ENGINE FRESH AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND CONTACTS THE ENGINE AIR FILTER, THE FLAMMABILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL ARE SUCH THAT THE FILTER MAY IGNITE.
Consequence:
IF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL IGNITES, A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS IMPROVED ANTI-FLAMMABILITY MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 3, 2007, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

MickeyKnox · Jul 11th, 2007, 04:12 PM

cool. it's only air filter.
and hey very nice screen name. lol. well actually glad you are alive and hope this will never happen again.