Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Circuit Board For The Crank Position Sensor Or Cam Position Sensor May Have An Improper Solder Joint Due To Solder Deformation Caused By Heat Stress Accelerated By The Existence Of Flux Residue During The Soldering Process.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
350Z
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V455000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause The “Service Engine Soon” Warning Light To Come On, Create A No Start Condition, Cause Reduced Engine Power, Or Cause The Engine To Stop Running Without Warning During Vehicle Operation, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Crank Position Sensors. Camshaft Position Sensor(S), And In Some Cases, The Variable Timing Control Sensor(S). Vehicles Involved In A Previous Recall Campaign, 01V357, Are Also Included In This New Campaign. The Replacement Sensors Used In That Campaign Are Also Affected. Owner Notification Began On December 22, 2003. Owners Should Contact Nissan At 1-800-647-7261 Or Infiniti At 1-800-662-6200.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020401
End Of Manufacture
20020630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
630000
Date Owners Notified
20031222
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20031117
Make Campaign Number
R3021/R3022