NHTSA recall 00V-063 (00V063000)

suspension recall reported March 2, 2000 - about 14,800 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V063000
Also written as: 00V-063
Reported: March 2, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~14,800
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CORROSION RESISTANCE IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHERE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF DE-ICING SALTS ARE APPLIED TO ROADS IN THE WINTER.

Why it is dangerous

IF A BROKEN SPRING COMES OUT OF THE LOWER SEAT, IT COULD CONTACT AND PUNCTURE THE TIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT COIL SPRING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-063 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Sentra - 1995, 1996

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.