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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V311📅 Jul 11, 2008

2007–2008 Nissan Sentra recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Nissan is recalling 169,202 my 2007-2008 Sentra passenger vehicles equipped robert bosch master cylinder. Due to the machining irregularity by the supplier, the internal seal groove in the body of some brake master cylinders may allow for a gap in the groove contact area of the seal. This may result in brake fluid slowly leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster assembly, causing the brake warning light to illuminate.

💥 The risk

If the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the master cylinder/brake booster assembly and if brake fluid leakage is detected, the master cylinder will be replaced with a new one free of charge. The recall began on august 20, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V311000
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
169,202
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 20, 2008
Built
Jan 1, 2007 – Feb 22, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V311 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V311?

2007–2008 Nissan Sentra. 169,202 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nissan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-647-7261.