Altima 2.5 SL L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2002)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03-070C
Date: 061117
Recall - Potential Engine Compartment Fire
Reference:
NTB03-070c
Date:
November 17, 2006
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
ALTIMA AND SENTRA QR25DE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE
HANGER P/N AND PRE-CATALYST
This bulletin has been amended. This version instructs NTB06-051a be used to reprogram the ECM on 2003 and 2004 Applied Vehicles. Please discard
all previous versions of this bulletin.
CAMPAIGN I.D.#
R3007, R3014, R3015, R3016, & R3017
NHTSA # : 03V-084
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2002-03 Altima (L31), with QR25DE Engine
2002-04 Sentra (B15), with QR25DE Engine
APPLIED VINS:
Altima:
1N4AL11**2C100000 - 294952
1N4AL11**2C700001 - 719020
1N4AL11**3C100003 - 311983
Sentra:
3N1AB51**2L700019 - 730181
3N1AB51**3L716572 - 736783
3N1AB51**4L727627 - 730593
3N1AB51**4L736618 - 738436
NOTE:
For 2003 and 2004 Applied Vehicles: When you perform Procedure C (ECM Reprogramming), go to NTB06-051a for reprogramming information.
You will still need to perform all other parts of this bulletin on 2003 and 2004 Applied Vehicles.
INTRODUCTION
Nissan has determined that some 2002-2003 model year Altima and 2002-2004 model year Sentra vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine have
defects that relate to motor vehicle safety. For 2002-2003 model year Altimas, there is a possibility that the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris
from the road that could be ignited by contact with the catalytic converter and cause a fire. In addition, for 2002-2003 model year Altimas and
2002-2004 model year Sentras, there is a possibility that certain engine operating conditions may cause damage to the pre-catalyst. Material from inside
a damaged pre-catalyst could enter the engine and result in increased oil consumption. If the engine oil level is not checked on a periodic basis and drops
below the low level, and the driver continues to operate the vehicle ignoring noticeable engine noise, engine damage may occur which could result in a
fire.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number R3007/R3014/R3015/R3016/R3017 to this campaign. These numbers must appear on all communications and
documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
NOTE:
The multiple PNC codes (shown above) are used to define the model and repair group (e.g., those that do NOT require certain repairs or parts kits).
NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 360,000.