Recalls for your 2002 Nissan Sentra

Recalls for 2002 Nissan Sentra

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DEFECT #1 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER


Posted on: 2002-02-27
Description
On some passenger vehicles equipped with a nissan-approved accessory floor mat that was installed either at the assembly plant or by the dealer, due to the length of the driver side floor mat, a small amount of mat movement could cause the mat to interfere with the accelerator pedal and not allow the pedal to release after it is depressed.

Consequence
If this occurs unexpectedly, it could lead to a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the driver side floor mat and if it is a nissan floor mat subject to this recall, the dealer will replace both the driver and passenger side floor mats.  Owner notification began march 18, 2002.  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.

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).  

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2001-12-20
Description
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These vehicles were missing tamperproof caps that prevent horizontal headlamp adjustment.

Consequence
These caps are installed to prevent misadjustment of the headlamps.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a tamperproof cap over the horizontal adjustment screw for both headlamps.  Owner notification began january 14, 2002.  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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE


Posted on: 2003-11-24
Description
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the qg18de engine or qr25de engines, the foam material used for the interior lining of the electronic control module (ecm) box emits sulfur as it cures.  

Consequence
If one of the resistors inside the ecm has a crack on the surface coating, the gas may cause corrosion of the resistor.  This could cause the malfunction indicator light to come on, poor drivability (idle instability, poor accelerator), or the engine to stop running during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the inside lining material from the ecm box.  Owner notification began on december 22, 2003.  Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.  

Notes
Nissan recall no.  P3163.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


Posted on: 2003-11-19
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.  

Consequence
This could cause the service engine soon warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the crank position sensors.  Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s).  Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign.  The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected.  Owner notification began on december 22, 2003.  Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.  

Notes
Nissan recall no.  R3022/infiniti recall no.  R3021.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


Posted on: 2003-12-11
Description
On certain electric vehicles, the front suspension transverse link's ball joint bracket may break from stress concentration at a notch created by surface roughness and the shape of the material cut-line.  

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the bracket on these vehicles.  Owner notification began december 15, 2003.  Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).  

DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2006-07-17
Description
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.  Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during july 2006.  Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

Notes
This recall only pertains to tradesonic aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.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 #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2006-03-14
Description
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles.  Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge.  The recall began may 9, 2006.  Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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 #8 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE


Posted on: 2003-03-18
Description
On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road that could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst.  Also on 2002 altima and sentra vehicles, certain engine operating conditions may cause the pre-catalyst to overheat and damage the catalyst substrate.  

Consequence
Either of these two conditions could result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the protruding portion of the exhaust pipe hanger pin.  In addition to the corrective action, in order to reduce the risk of fire in the event of poor or improper maintenance that could result in oil spillage, heat shield(s) will be installed on the pre-catalyst and exhaust tube.  Owner notification began on july 28, 2003.  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.  Nissan recall nos.  R3007, r3014, r3015, r3016, r3017.  Also on 2002 altima and sentra vehicles, certain engine operating conditions may cause the pre-catalyst to overheat and damage the catalyst substrate.  If substrate particles enter the combustion chamber, they could score the cylinder walls, resulting in increased oil consumption.  If the engine oil level is not checked on a periodic basis and drops below the low level, and the driver continues to operate the vehicle ignoring noticeable engine noise, engine damage may occur which could result in a fire.  The pre-catalyst will be tested to ensure it is working properly and replaced if necessary.  If damage is found inside the pre-catalyst, it will be necessary to replace the engine.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #9 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2009-05-11
Description
Dope, inc.  Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dope, inc.  Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on july 28, 2009.  Owners may contact dope, inc.  At 1-626-272-1798.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.  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 http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #10 - 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.

DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2015-05-15
Description
Nissan north america, inc.  (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 nissan maxima, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2003 infiniti qx4 and i35, 2003 fx35 and fx45, and 2001 i30 vehicles.  Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge.  The recall began on june 15, 2015.  Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.  Note: on december 18, 2015 nissan informed nhtsa of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 infiniti fx35 and fx45 vehicles.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2020-01-10
Description
Nissan north america, inc.  (nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 maxima, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2007-2011 versa sedan and versa hatchback, 2001-2004 infiniti i30 and i35, 2002-2003 inifiniti qx4, 2003-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45 and 2006-2010 m35 and m45 vehicles.  The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls.  These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.  

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge.  The recall began february 12, 2020.  Owners may contact nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #13 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2020-12-02
Description
Nissan north america, inc.  (nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the takata air bag inflator.  In the event of a crash, takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge.  The recall began january 22, 2021.  Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall is pm964.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2020-12-02
Description
Nissan north america, inc.  (nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the takata air bag inflator.  In the event of a crash, takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge.  The recall began january 22, 2021.  Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall is pm964.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.