Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V455000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V455000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 630,000 affected units, NISSAN/CRANK/CAM POSITION SENSOR WELD, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V455000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-11-17T00:00:00

Subject: Nissan/crank/cam position sensor weld

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 630,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R3021/R3022

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 03V455000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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