Recall - Defective Crankshaft Position Sensor: Overview

Reference:
NTB01-081

Date:
December 5, 2001

VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
2000-01 SENTRA ENGINE SENSORS REPLACEMENT

CAMPAIGN I.D. # / NHTSA # : P1159 / 01V-357

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2000-01 Sentra (B15) - QG18 engine ONLY

APPLIED VINS:
2000 MY: 3N1CB51**YL003216 to 004978
3N1CB51**YL300002 to 385976
3N1DB51**YL000201 to 020125

2001 MY: 3N1CB51**1L391002 to 391282
3N1CB51**1L417001 to 509173
3N1DB51**1L020201 to 020491

NOTE
Use Service Comm to confirm campaign eligibility.

INTRODUCTION

Nissan has determined that some 2000-2001 model year Nissan Sentra vehicles may have a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. The engine might stop running while being driven due to a defective crank position sensor. This may also result in the "Service Engine Soon" warning light coming on or reduced engine power. If the engine stops running while driving, this could result in a crash.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number P1159 to 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 101,000.

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.

SPECIAL CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FEATURES

In most cases, the vehicle can be driven to the nearest Nissan dealership for completion of the campaign repair. If the vehicle can not be restarted or the owner is concerned that the vehicle may stop running again, Nissan will provide Towing Assistance. For dealer supplied Towing, refer to the Claims Information section of this bulletin.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a "Campaign" (CM) line claim using the claims coding information shown.