Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V311000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V311000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 169,202 affected units, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/ROBERT BOSCH, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling 169,202 my 2007-2008 sentra passenger vehicles equipped robert bosch master cylinder. due to the machining irregularity by the supplier, the internal seal groove in the body of some brake master cylinders may allow for a gap in the groove contact area of the seal. this may result in brake fluid slowly leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster assembly, causing the brake warning light to illuminate.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the master cylinder/brake booster assembly and if brake fluid leakage is detected, the master cylinder will be replaced with a new one free of charge. the recall began on august 20, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V311000
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-07-11T00:00:00
Subject: Brake master cylinder/robert bosch
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 169,202

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Nissan is recalling 169,202 my 2007-2008 sentra passenger vehicles equipped robert bosch master cylinder. due to the machining irregularity by the supplier, the internal seal groove in the body of some brake master cylinders may allow for a gap in the groove contact area of the seal. this may result in brake fluid slowly leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster assembly, causing the brake warning light to illuminate.
Consequence Summary: If the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder/brake booster assembly and if brake fluid leakage is detected, the master cylinder will be replaced with a new one free of charge. the recall began on august 20, 2008. 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

SID: row-6fif.9zr5_hfkf
NHTSA ID: 08V311000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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