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Recall 06V-223

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2006 Nissan Altima and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling.

At a glance

Campaign number
06V-223
Reported
June 21, 2006
Vehicles affected
85,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.

The risk

If the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM or engine computer). Your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. In a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. On june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. Follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. Followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles