Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With A 2.5L Engine, The Crank Angle Sensor Is Affected By Temperature Variations. Under Certain Driving Conditions, These Variations In Temperature Can Be Large Enough To Cause A Brief Interruption In The Signal Output From The Sensor.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
ALTIMA
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
06V242000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
If The Interruption In The Signal From The Sensor Is So Brief That The Electronic Control Module (Ecm) Logic Does Not Have Time To Diagnose The Condition, The Engine May Stop Running Without Warning While The Vehicle Is Driven At A Low Speed Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reprogram The Ecm Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 21, 2006. Owners May Contact Nissan At 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020801
End Of Manufacture
20030902
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
294166
Date Owners Notified
20060920
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060707
Make Campaign Number
R0606