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#1 of 4 2009 Nissan Altima Caught Fire by mariah777 Apr 21, 2009 (7:08 am)
My 2009 Nissan Altima caught fire while I was driving it. Luckily everyone got out safely. I do not have gap insurance either. Nissan is reviewing our case. I am having a hard time as to why a brand new car would catch fire while driving. I know there were recalls on 2007/2008 but I thought the problem would have been fixed. Anyone know of this happening to any other 2009's? Replies to this message: jd10013 (Apr 21, 2009 12:02 pm) mariah777 (Apr 21, 2009 12:11 pm) jd10013 (Apr 21, 2009 1:37 pm)
#2 of 4 Re: 2009 Nissan Altima Caught Fire [mariah777] by jd10013 Apr 21, 2009 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: mariah777 (Apr 21, 2009 7:08 am) this is the first I've heard of it. heck, even the 2007 didn't really have an issue with fires. only one or two had actullay caught fire, and it was because of the air filter getting ignited by something hot (cig butt or something similar) that got sucked in. Replies to this message: mariah777 (Apr 21, 2009 12:11 pm) jd10013 (Apr 21, 2009 1:37 pm)
#3 of 4 Re: 2009 Nissan Altima Caught Fire [jd10013] by mariah777 Apr 21, 2009 (12:11 pm)
Replying to: jd10013 (Apr 21, 2009 12:02 pm) Yeah, we have been searching for issues and cant find any either. They also said there have been no recalls on 2009's for this issue. Any advice what we do? Who should cover this? Oh and we did not have GAP insurance. Replies to this message: jd10013 (Apr 21, 2009 1:37 pm)
#4 of 4 Re: 2009 Nissan Altima Caught Fire [mariah777] by jd10013 Apr 21, 2009 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: mariah777 (Apr 21, 2009 12:11 pm) Unless the reason can be proven, it will probably be an insurance issue. Unless it can be proven that a part failed and caused the fire, they arn't going to assume fault. There's just so many things that could do it.   But rest assured, your insurance company will do a very thourgh investigation before they cough up nearly 20 grand for the car. If there was a defect that caused it, they'll find it.   as far as what to do about a new car, I'd suggest going back to the dealership you bought it from. Explain to them what happened. I'm sure they'll give you a tremendous deal on another one, considering how you will have bought 2 from them in a matter of months/weeks.

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