Recall 11V579000: 2010–2011 Nissan Sentra

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 15, 2011
Vehicles affected
33,803
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 sentra vehicles equipped with mr20 engines, manufactured from may 11, 2010, to may 22, 2010, and july 8, 2010, to october 25, 2010. The zinc coating applied to the terminal stud bolt was thicker than specification. This can result in a voltage drop that may cause difficulty starting the vehicle and could cause damage to the engine control module (ecm).

The risk

This issue can cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is in motion and it may not be possible to restart the engine after it stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace the positive battery terminal and cover, free of charge. The recallbegan on january 23, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2010 Nissan Sentra
  • 2011 Nissan Sentra

Details

NHTSA campaign
11V579000
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner letters
Jan 23, 2012
Components
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables (Electrical System)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology