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Report Date :
February 9, 2010 at
07:39 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
01V357000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
NISSAN / SENTRA
2000-2001
Manufacturer:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date:
NOV 16, 2001
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
01V357000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected:
103000
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.8 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE COULD STOP RUNNING WHILE BEING DRIVEN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CRANK POSITION SENSOR. THIS COULD ALSO RESULT IN THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT COMING ON OR REDUCED ENGINE POWER.
Consequence:
IF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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