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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006087412 | Incident Date: Dec, 03 2006 |
| Consumer's City: MORONGO VALLEY | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Model Name: FRONTIER | Model Year: 2005 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1N6AD06U05C | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 03 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Aug, 31 2005 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into a driveway at low speeds, the tail gate which was locked in the upright position, fell to the ground with the right side still attached without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the left tailgate hinge and attachment fractured and needed to be replaced. after the initial replacement, while driving various speeds on the street, the tailgate separated from the rear of the vehicle again. the dealer determined that both tailgate hinges and attachments needed to be replaced. additionally, while having a general maintenance inspection performed at the dealer, the contact noted a substantial gap between the truck bed and cab with a distance of 12 inches. the dealer determined the structural body separation was due to driving on rough road conditions. the manufacturer was alerted. |
