NHTSA Recall 06V223000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V223000; Date: Jun. 21, 2006
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Nissan Altima; 2006 Nissan Sentra
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 85,000
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 2006
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