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2010-2011 Nissan Sentra recall: cables

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 15, 2011. It covers about 33,803 vehicles.

vehicles affected
33,803
reported
Dec 15, 2011
owners notified
Jan 23, 2012
related complaints
84

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

What is wrong
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 sentra vehicles equipped with mr20 engines, manufactured from may 11, 2010, to may 22, 2010, and july 8, 2010, to october 25, 2010. The zinc coating applied to the terminal stud bolt was thicker than specification. This can result in a voltage drop that may cause difficulty starting the vehicle and could cause damage to the engine control module (ECM).
Risk
This issue can cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is in motion and it may not be possible to restart the engine after it stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace the positive battery terminal and cover, free of charge. The recallbegan on january 23, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 11V579000

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 11V579000

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

Yes. Recall 11V579000, reported on December 15, 2011, covers about 33,803 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V579000?

Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace the positive battery terminal and cover, free of charge. The recallbegan on january 23, 2012. 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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