. Has anyone had a testing on the chemical which is ozzing from the dash? If your dashboard was replaced at your expense, you can file a reimbursement request by submitting it electronically or by mail but do it now, do not wait. That is, unless, you know how to start their cars. I went to the dealer who acknowledged it is melting and he contacted nissan higher up who said I'm responsible for it. Nissan Melting Dashboards Settlement A federal court has granted final approval of a settlement Gibbs Law Group and co-counsel reached with Nissan to resolve class claims that 2008 and 2009 Nissan Altima cars have.
This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag. The deadline was April 29, 2017. I've owned the car for 3 years and 4 days and have almost 33,000 miles on it. A luxurious and rich-looking appearance emanates from the SuedeMat fabric, a perfect complement to all luxury car interiors. The failure mileage was 164,161.
In the first phase, reimbursements will be provided for any previous repairs while it prepares for the warranty enhancement and obtains the necessary parts. My car is garage kept and when parked in the sun, sun shields are used. Also, the dash is changing colors. I am asking for assistance in order for my wife and I to receive some guidance and or a certificate that will allow us for this reimbursement. I submitted my claim online with the copy of the dealer estimate on 3-15-17. I never received a notice from anyone about the melting dashboards and mine is one of them, a 2008. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
The sun produced a glare on the windshield, which affected the contact's visibility while driving. The settlement admin is the one who gave me the claim number and yet when I try to find out anything it states invalid claim number and that I must reapply for a claim number. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. We we never notified of this new date by the settlement nor the Southerland Nissan Dealership in Ft Myers. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Read the comments on our blog posts below from Lexus owners and you'll get a taste for the frustration that awaits you going forward, and why you really need to put the pedal to the metal now. So please rest assured when purchasing from our website as our hassle-free return policy and quickest delivery service would also have your back.
I called 844-824-5782 and it does not give you an option to find out the status or to talk to someone. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. My car has always slept in the garage. I have called the phone number numerous times, left numerous messages and have heard nothing. I found out about it after goggling the problem.
I had to buy a dash cover to keep the glare away, if facing the sun while driving. You might have to file your own class action lawsuit in your state just like the 2 plaintiffs did here in Florida. I never received notice from Nissan or notice of class action suit. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261. If you have trouble in switching gears and could hear abnormal noises, you are strongly advised to check the Altima torque converter and valve body. I noticed it started to get shiny and sticky by the window and it is now the entire thing is so soft I can slightly press my finger nail into the plastic and it will actually cut or gouge the plastic.
Hazard: The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. The deadline is June, 2017 but you don't want to wait until the end when they are busy working on everyone else's request. Hazard: If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury. The failure was neither diagnosed nor repaired. My best advice would be to visit local Nissan car dealer and talk personally to the service manager to see if your car qualifies in any way for a repair or secret warranty.
The spare tires may have been significantly over- or under-inflated. Please inform me as specifically as possible as to the next step that needs to be taken. For years my dashboard has been cracked. And the available powertrain is the 2. The instructions on the claim postcard has instructed me to notify the settlement email which is you and I have. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. The recall is expected to begin May 3, 2013.
I am not the class action administrator. Or how can I talk to someone? But just like any other vehicle made of steel, it could not withstand the natural wearing process. Has anyone tried to call the class counsel phone number regarding this issue lately? They totally refused to replace my dashboard. He asked Nissan for financial assistance to replace the dashboard, but it refused. Then we need to bring it to the dealership to install and replace the dash board. This is the second vehicle we own that is having dashboard isssues.
Thousands of patterns are available, so finding a great fitting cover is a snap. On the whole, Nissan Altima is an impressive vehicle. I think after like a year or so of owning the car it comes on. Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. Sadly a lot of you will not be covered under this repair offer.