Recall 01V-174: 2000–2001 Nissan Sentra

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2001, covering about 101,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-174
Report date
May 23, 2001
Vehicles affected
101,000
Owners notified
Jun 30, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One or more of the three bolts used to attach each front suspension lower control arm to the body on the left and right sides may not have been properly manufactured.

The risk

The bolts could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the lower control arm attachment bolts. Owner notification began june 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentSuspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V174000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nissan Sentra2000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-174?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One or more of the three bolts used to attach each front suspension lower control arm to the body on the left and right sides may not have been properly manufactured.

How is recall 01V-174 fixed?

Dealers will replace the lower control arm attachment bolts. Owner notification began june 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.