The crankshaft position sensor in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps the engine run smoothly. It can overheat and briefly stop sending signals to the engine computer.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine might suddenly stop running while you're driving at low speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will update the engine computer with a new software version at no cost to you, ensuring your vehicle runs safely and reliably.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION 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.
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DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. CERTAIN MY 2006 ALTIMAS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 06V223 (NISSAN R0606) ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SINCE THE REPROGRAMMING FOR 06V223 ALSO INCLUDED THIS REPROGRAMMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
The piston rings in your engine's 2.5L engine are like the seals that keep your engine running smoothly. But in some cases, they can wear out and cause your engine to use too much oil.
Risk if Unfixed
If your oil level gets too low, your engine can get damaged, and in the worst case, it could catch fire while you're driving. This could be very serious and cause a significant accident.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will reprogram your engine computer to help regulate oil consumption. They'll also check to see if your engine is using too much oil. In some cases, they may need to replace the engine, but this will be done free of charge. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to get this done.
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CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE PISTON RINGS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
The air bag inflator is a crucial safety component that deploys the air bag in a collision. In certain replacement parts installed in your vehicle, the inflator could degrade over time and potentially fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect and replace the inflator, if necessary, at no charge to you. You should schedule the repair once you receive the recall notice, which is expected to be mailed on September 14, 2022.
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Your Sentra's passenger air bag is the safety device that inflates in a crash to cushion your body. In some 2002-2006 models, the air bag's inflator might not have been replaced after a previous inspection.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes in a crash, it could send sharp metal pieces flying towards you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Do not drive your vehicle until it's been fixed. Nissan will notify you, and your authorized dealer will inspect the air bag and replace the inflator for free, if necessary.
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
The frontal passenger air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys to cushion you in the event of a crash. In some affected models, the air bag's inflator, which contains a propellant, may explode due to long-term exposure to high humidity and heat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Nissan will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safer, desiccated one at no cost to you. Schedule an appointment with your authorized Nissan or Infiniti dealer as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is designed to protect you in the event of a frontal crash. In some 2001-2006 models, the air bag's internal pressure can become too high, causing the inflator to burst into sharp metal fragments.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures during a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you and your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the passenger air bag inflator with a safer, redesigned one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
