Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1106160 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 4, 2000 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Nissan |
| Component | Engine assembly |
| Production period | June 1998 — January 12, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,033 units |
Defect
While driving, the chain driven by the left-side camshaft resonates and applies abnormal load to the camshaft. Continued use in this condition may cause the camshaft to fracture and the engine to stall. In the worst case, the engine may not restart.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the left-side camshaft with the corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 9 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| KF-VENY11 | ＡＤ | VENY11-000009 — VENY11-000011 |
| KF-VEW11 | Expert | VEW11-000008 — VEW11-000013 |
| KF-VEY11 | ＡＤ | VEY11-000018 |
| KH-VC24 | SERENA | VC24-000102 — VC24-000203 |
| KH-VNC24 | SERENA | VNC24-000101 — VNC24-000209 |
| KH-VNU30 | PRESAGE | VNU30-400131 — VNU30-403114 |
| KH-VU30 | PRESAGE | VU30-200127 — VU30-203621 |
| KJ-VENW11 | Expert | VENW11-000010 |
| KJ-VEY11 | ＡＤ | VEY11-000019 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機において、走行中に左側カムシャフトで駆動しているチェーンが共振して異常な負 荷がカムシャフトに作用し、この状態で使用を続けると、最悪の場合、当該カムシャフト が破損して原動機が停止し、再始動出来なくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、左側カムシャフトを対策品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000227