Recall 01V-357
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2000 to 2001 Nissan Sentra: Engine and engine cooling (engine, gasoline).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-357
- Reported
- November 16, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 103,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the engine stops running while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Sentra 2000 to 2001