Is there a recall for 2001 Nissan Sentra wheels?

Yes, there is 1 recall related to the wheels system: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COOLING HOLES IN THE STEEL WHEEL MAY HAVE BURRS ON T.

2001 Nissan Sentra Wheels Problems

Q: What are known 2001 Nissan Sentra wheels problems?

There are 3 owner-reported wheels complaints for the 2001 Nissan Sentra. Common issues include: DT: THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 NISSAN SENTRA; CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON REPLACING ALL WHEELS FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF CRACKS BETWWEN THE COOLING HOLES IN THE STEEL ROD, DEALER DID NOT HONOR RECALL; CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON REPLACING ALL WHEELS FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF CRACKS BETWWEN THE COOLING HOLES IN THE STEEL ROD, DEALER DID NOT HONOR RECALL.

3 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data

Complaints

Recalls

Jan 2002 – Oct 2005

Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Wheels Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #01V277000

WHEELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COOLING HOLES IN THE STEEL WHEEL MAY HAVE BURRS ON THEIR EDGES AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER MANUFACTURING. THESE BURRS CAN CAUSE CRACKS AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE BETWEEN ADJACENT COOLING HOLES. IF ENOUGH CRACKS DEVELOP BETWEEN THE COOLING HOLES, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS AND REPLACE THE WHEEL IF CRACKS ARE DISCOVERED. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST MAILING BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2001, ASKING OWNERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE WHEELS. ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. A SECOND OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN EARLY DECEMBER, AT WHICH TIME NISSAN WILL HAVE AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF REPLACEMENT WHEELS, REQUESTING OWNERS TO RETURN TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. 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.

Owner Complaints (3)

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Filed: Oct 2005

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARALLEL PARKING SHE HIT A CURB AND DENTED THE WHEEL. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE WHEEL AT HER OWN COST OF $27.86. THE SERVICE DEALER DID NOT STATE WHY THE WHEEL WAS DENTED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER ONCE, BUT DID NOT GET ANY RESPONSE. ALL FOUR WHEELS HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY NISSAN BECAUSE OF A DEFECT IN THE ORIGINAL WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE METAL USED IN THE WHEELS ARE OF A POOR QUALITY. UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB

NHTSA #: 10138699

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Filed: Jan 2002

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON REPLACING ALL WHEELS FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF CRACKS BETWWEN THE COOLING HOLES IN THE STEEL ROD, DEALER DID NOT HONOR RECALL. *JG

NHTSA #: 564175

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Filed: Jan 2002

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON REPLACING ALL WHEELS FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF CRACKS BETWWEN THE COOLING HOLES IN THE STEEL ROD, DEALER DID NOT HONOR RECALL. *JG

NHTSA #: 564175

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