NHTSA Campaign Id 00V063000; Date: Mar. 2, 2000
If a broken spring comes out of the lower seat, it could contact and puncture the tire.
Recalled Vehicles:1995 Nissan Sentra; 1996 Nissan Sentra
Component: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 14,800
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front coil springs may not have sufficient corrosion resistance in areas of the country where significant amounts of DE-icing salts are applied to roads in the winter.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the front coil spring.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began April 24, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 24, 2000
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