July 13, 2006
Nissan is recalling some 2003 model year Altima and Sentra cars equipped with 2.5-liter engines.
An engine sensor can be affected by temperature variations and malfunction. In some situations, the malfunction will cause the engine to stop running while the vehicle is driven at low speeds.
The automaker said the recall involved 186,279 Altimas and 14,587 Sentras.
There has been one crash reported and no injuries linked to the defect.
Owners will be notified starting August 21 and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's computer system at no cost. Owners may contact the company at (800) 647-7261.
Last month, Nissan recalled nearly 100,000 Altima and Sentra sedans from the 2006 model year because of excessive oil consumption and reports of two dozen engine fires. The concerns led the automaker to temporarily stop selling the vehicles.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
