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Nissan
NHTSA publishes the February 2002 recall notices.
February 24, 2002
NHTSA published the February 2002 recall notices. Nissan recalled 16,000 2000-01 Sentras due to the 1.8 liter engines that could become sluggish or stop running because of sensor problems.
2000 Nissan Sentra is recalled by the NHTSA.
February 13, 2002
The NHTSA published a recall that affects 103,000 2000 Nissan Sentras because the engine could stop running while being driven due to a defective crank position sensor. This could lead to the service engine soon warning light coming on or reduced engine power and end in a crash.
Nissan recalls 130,000 cars.
June 18, 2001
Nissan recalled Sentras because of failing bolts that are critical to the front suspension of its 2001 model Sentras.
The NHTSA investigates Nissan airbags.
March 27, 2001
The NHTSA opened an auto defect investigation of passenger side airbags. The design of the airbags causes a high number of serious anatomical eye injuries that affects 300,000 Nissan Altima's. There are currently 40 injuries due to the defect.
Nissan recalls Quest minivans.
February 12, 2001
Nissan recalled 1993-98 Quest minivans involving around 268,000 vehicles. Some quest minivans that were manufactured at this time contain a fuel tank vent hose that could develop cracks over a period of time if the fuel tank is overfilled, the vehicle is driven only a short distance after being refueled, or the fuel tank heats up significantly then the fuel in the tank can expand in to the vent hose and cause a leak.
Nissan recalls Sentras.
April 20, 2001
Nissan recalled about 14,500 1995-96 Nissan Sentras because during the winter on roads where salt are used the front coil spring can break from corrosion. The broken spring could lead to a punctured tire and loss of control of the vehicle. Nissan owners in certain states will be notified to replace the two front coil springs. Nissan owners in non-salt states will also be notified but will not have to repair the car unless they are going to expose their vehicle to road salt.
Nissan publishes a service bulletin.
June 4, 1996
The NHTSA closed the investigation on the Nissan Maxima and ZX engine compartment fires when Nissan said they would conduct a Voluntary Service Action.
Nissan van class action settlement.
February 11, 1994
Nissan must buy back all that remain of the 33,000 fire prone mini vans it sold in the U.S. between 1987-1990 after pressure from a safety research firm and the NHTSA. The California class action agreement only gave van owner a $500 credit toward a vehicle brought from a Nissan dealer.
Nissan van fire kills Florida couple.
January 31, 1994
A collision involving a 1998 Nissan van killed a Florida couple. The couple had responded to Nissan's fourth heat-related recall days before the accident. The Wall Street Journal revealed Nissan acknowledges that they bought and crushed more than 900 of its fire-plagued vans.
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