Recall - ECM Case Modification: Overview

Reference:
NTB03-112

Date:
December 10, 2003

VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CASE HOLDER FOAM

CAMPAIGN I.D. #/NHTSA #: P3163/03V-477

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2000-2003 Sentra (B15)

APPLIED VINs:
3N1CB51**1L391002 - 525647
3N1DB51**1L020201 - 020705
3N1AB51**2L700019 - 730181
3N1CB51**2L550003 - 6939963
3N1AB51**3L716572 - 736783
3N1CB51**YL003216 - 385976
3N1DB51**YL000201 - 020126

NOTE:
Confirm campaign eligibility using Service Comm.

INTRODUCTION

Nissan has determined that some 2000-2002 model year Nissan Sentra vehicles equipped with the 1.8 liter engine and some 2002-2003 model year Nissan Sentra vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine may have a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. The engine might stop running while being driven due to contamination of the Engine Control Module (ECM) by the inner lining material. This may also result in the "Service Engine Soon" light coming on or poor driveability. If the engine stops running while driving, this could result in a crash without warning.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number P3163 this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.

NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED

The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 276,000.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

It is the retailer's responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.





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