2002 Nissan Altima Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2002 Nissan Altima. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V527000Nov 14, 2007653,910 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling
  Covers: Nissan Altima 2002, 2005–2006, Sentra 2002, 2005–2006

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

  Possible consequence: If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact nissan…

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• 03V455000Nov 17, 2003630,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling
  Covers: Nissan Altima 2002–2003, Sentra 2000–2003, Maxima 2002–2003 +6 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.

  Possible consequence: This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification…

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• 03V251000Jul 14, 2003377,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Nissan Altima 2002–2003

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. At extremely cold temperatures, moisture in the fuel tank…

  Possible consequence: This can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result in a crash without warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump to prevent ice crystals from blocking the opening. Owner notification began on august 18, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-333-0829.

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• 03V084000Mar 11, 2003338,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
  Covers: Nissan Altima 2002–2003, Sentra 2002

  Reported issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road that could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst. Also on 2002 altima and sentra vehicles, certain engine operating conditions may cause the pre-catalyst to overheat and damage the catalyst substrate.

  Possible consequence: Either of these two conditions could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will remove the protruding portion of the exhaust pipe hanger pin. In addition to the corrective action, in order to reduce the risk of fire in the event of poor or improper maintenance that could result in oil spillage, heat shield(s) will be installed on the pre-catalyst and exhaust tube. Owner notification…

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• 03V061000Feb 27, 200364,562 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
  Covers: Nissan Altima 2002, Xterra 2002

  Reported issue: On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.

  Possible consequence: The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. Owner notification began april 21, 2003. 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE02078Engine compartment firesClosed · Oct 18, 2002

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