2010 Nissan Sentra | 2011 Nissan Sentra — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Published November 12, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 12, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V555000, published November 12, 2010. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2010 Nissan Sentra | 2011 Nissan Sentra — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.
What's the hazard
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SENTRA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 22, 2010, THROUGH JULY 8, 2010. DUE TO A MACHINING IRREGULARITY, THE BOLT/WASHER SURFACE ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP TO OCCUR IN THE CONTACT AREA OF THE TERMINAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VOLTAGE DROP THAT MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN PN NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- SENTRA
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 NISSAN SENTRA | 2011 NISSAN SENTRA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Nissan Sentra | 2011 Nissan Sentra — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V555000 on November 12, 2010. Reported hazard: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SENTRA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 22, 2010, THROUGH JULY 8, 2010. DUE TO A MACHINING IRREGULARITY, THE BOLT/WASHER SURFACE ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP TO OCCUR IN THE CONTACT AREA OF THE TERMINAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VOLTAGE DROP THAT MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN PN NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: SENTRA.