2003-2004 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra recall: engine and engine cooling

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 7, 2006. It covers about 294,166 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 294,166
reported: Jul 7, 2006
owners notified: Sep 20, 2006
related complaints: 889

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crank angle sensor is affected by temperature variations. Under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
Risk: If the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ECM) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 06V242000

Affected vehicles

Nissan Altima 2003-2004 2003 2004
Nissan Sentra 2003-2004 2003 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 889 complaints about engine problems.

2003 Nissan Altima 2004 Nissan Altima 2003 Nissan Sentra 2004 Nissan Sentra

Questions about recall 06V242000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 06V242000, reported on July 7, 2006, covers about 294,166 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V242000?

Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2006. Owners may 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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