Springs: coil springsRecall 00V-063 · 1995–1996 Nissan Sentra
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 00V-063 covers 14,800 1995–1996 Nissan Sentra for a springs: coil springs problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CORROSION RESISTANCE IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHERE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF DE-ICING SALTS ARE APPLIED TO ROADS IN THE WINTER.
The risk
IF A BROKEN SPRING COMES OUT OF THE LOWER SEAT, IT COULD CONTACT AND PUNCTURE THE TIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT COIL SPRING.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 24, 2000.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1995 to November 30, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- CORRISION FATIGUE OF FRONT COIL SPRINGSNHTSA