. Nissan Stops Sale On Some 2006 Model Year
Four-Cylinder Altimas and Sentra SE-Rs
Sentra SE-R
Altima
Nissan North America,
Inc., directed its dealers to stop selling certain 2006 model year,
four-cylinder Altimas and Nissan Sentra SE-Rs because of reports
of excessive oil consumption while it continues to investigate potential
causes.
The condition,
if not detected or addressed properly, could lead to the potential
for engine damage, or failure which could result in a fire in extreme
cases. The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration
has been advised of Nissan’s action.
Nissan
estimates that about 100,000 Altimas and Sentra SE-Rs built
between January and May 2006 may be subject to excessive
oil consumption. There have been about 215 reports of excessive
oil consumption, mostly from rental-car fleets, and 17 reports
of engine fires, resulting in one minor injury.
Nissan
is aggressively working to find a definite cause and solution
for the condition.
Nissan is advising
owners of these vehicles that they should frequently check and maintain
the engine oil level. If the engine oil level is kept at the proper
level, there should be no engine damage and no risk of engine failure
or a resulting fire. If the engine oil level is not registered at
all on the dip stick, customers are urged to immediately add oil
and bring their vehicle to a Nissan dealer.
In the interest of customer
satisfaction, Nissan has extended the engine portion of the Powertrain Coverage
of the vehicles’ warranty on Altimas and Sentra SE-Rs built during the January
to May 2006 period to 84 months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Nissan is taking these
actions as part of its commitment to provide the highest levels of product
quality and customer satisfaction.
