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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V555📅 Nov 12, 2010

2010–2011 Nissan Sentra recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

This issue CAN cause the engine to stop running while the vehicle is in motion at low speed with a difficult or no start increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
10V555000
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
13,737
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 19, 2010
Built
May 22, 2010 – Jul 8, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners 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 10V555 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 10V555?

2010–2011 Nissan Sentra. 13,737 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.