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2010-2011 Nissan Sentra recall: cables

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 12, 2010. It covers about 13,737 vehicles.

vehicles affected
13,737
reported
Nov 12, 2010
owners notified
Nov 19, 2010
related complaints
84

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 sentra vehicles, manufactured from may 22, 2010, through july 8, 2010. Due to a machining irregularity, the bolt/washer surface on the positive battery terminal cable end may allow for a gap to occur in the contact area of the terminal. This can result in a voltage drop that may cause difficulty starting the vehicle and could cause damage to the engine control module.
Risk
This issue can cause the engine to stop running while the vehicle is in motion at low speed with a difficult or no start increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the positive battery terminal cable end with a new one free of charge. The safety recall began pn november 29, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 10V555000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 84 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 10V555000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 Nissan Sentra cables?

Yes. Recall 10V555000, reported on November 12, 2010, covers about 13,737 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V555000?

Dealers will replace the positive battery terminal cable end with a new one free of charge. The safety recall began pn november 29, 2010. 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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