2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2007-10-25
Description
Certain tyc halogen type headlamp assemblies p/n 20-6644-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2005-2006 nissan altima passenger vehicles. The photometric were misaligned which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Misalignment of the lights diminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket tyc headlamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on nissan altima vehicles manufactured by nissan.customers may 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.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2007-11-15
Description
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
Consequence
If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
This is an expansion of a previous campaign (06v223).customers can 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.