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2003 Nissan ALTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Recall


NHTSA Recall #	33388
NHTSA Compaign #	03V455000
MFG Compaign #	R3021/R3022
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Supplier	NISSAN
Brand	NISSAN
Model	ALTIMA
Model Year	2003
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of notification	22/12/03
Begin date of manufacuring	24/04/25
End date of manufacturing	24/04/25
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	17/11/03
Report created	19/11/03
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Estimated number of affected units	630000
Defect summary	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 summary	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.
Recall 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).

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2003 Nissan ALTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Recall

2003 Nissan ALTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Recall

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