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2000-2003 Nissan Sentra recall: module

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 14, 2003. It covers about 276,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
276,000
reported
Nov 14, 2003
owners notified
Dec 22, 2003
related complaints
162

Electrical system: ignition: module

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the qg18de engine or qr25de engines, the foam material used for the interior lining of the electronic control module (ECM) box emits sulfur as it cures.
Risk
If one of the resistors inside the ECM has a crack on the surface coating, the gas may cause corrosion of the resistor. This could cause the malfunction indicator light to come on, poor drivability (idle instability, poor accelerator), or the engine to stop running during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the inside lining material from the ECM box. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 03V477000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 162 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 03V477000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2003 Nissan Sentra module?

Yes. Recall 03V477000, reported on November 14, 2003, covers about 276,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V477000?

Dealers will remove the inside lining material from the ECM box. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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