Corrision fatigue of front coil springs

What NHTSA investigated

Nissan is conducting a safety recall in canada of 11,100 1994 through 1996 sentra 2 door models in which the front coil springs are fracturing from corrosion fatigue.nissan reported that the failures occur from a loss of the protective paint coating on the springs and exposure to heavy road salt.corrosion can cause pits to form on the spring surface, which can result in fatigue failure of the spring.a broken spring couldpuncture the affected tire, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.the canadian recall number for this is 99-069, dated april 28, 1999.THE purpose of this sq is to determine whether the defect identified in the canadian safety recall should be conducted in the U.S. As a safety recall.

The recall that followed

1. Nissan — Suspension: Coil Springs00V0630002 March 200014,800 vehicles

Vehicles covered

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.