NHTSA Recall 01V357000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V357000; Date: Nov. 16, 2001
If the engine stops running while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Nissan Sentra; 2001 Nissan Sentra
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 103,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 1. 8 liter engine. The engine could stop running while being driven due to a defective crank position sensor. This could also result in the "service engine soon" warning light coming on or reduced engine power.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Owner notification began December 10, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
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: Dec 10, 2001
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