2004 Nissan Sentra Recall Details
In this post, details about some 2004 Nissan Sentra recalls are covered.
Recall 1
On 7th July 2006, Nissan recalled certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine; the crank angle sensor in these vehicles was 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.
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 thus increasing the risk of a crash. 294166 units were involved in this recall.
Recall 2
On 21st July 2006, Nissan recalled certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine; these vehicles experienced excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. 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.
Dealers reprogrammed the Electronic Control Module (ECM or engine computer). If you want your vehicle also to be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate, you can contact the dealers. In a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement may be needed.
These are the significant 2004 Nissan Sentra recalls.
Remedy:
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 1-800-647-7261.
Potential Units Affected:
85000
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2006/nissan/sentra/recalls/index.html#ixzz1DyXgzVSh
