Recall 10V550000: Positive Battery Cable Terminal

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Nissan/Sentra 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 11, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V555000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Battery: Cables

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 13737

SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Sentra vehicles, manufactured from May 22, 2010, through July 8, 2010. Due to a machining irregularity, the bolt/washer surface on the positive battery terminal cable end may allow for a gap to occur in the contact area of the terminal. This can result in a voltage drop that may cause difficulty starting the vehicle and could cause damage to the engine control module.

CONSEQUENCE:
This issue can cause the engine to stop running while the vehicle is in motion at low speed with a difficult or no start increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the positive battery terminal cable end with a new one free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 29, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.