Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V223000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V223000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 85,000 affected units, ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm or engine computer). your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. in a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. on june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V223000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-06-21T00:00:00

Subject: Engine oil consumption

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 85,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.

Consequence Summary: If the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm or engine computer). your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. in a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. on june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 06V223000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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