NHTSA Recall 03V477000: Electrical system: module
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 276,000 vehicles. It affects 2000–2003 Nissan Sentra.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V477000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | P3163 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › MODULE |
| Report received | November 14, 2003 |
| Owner notification | December 22, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the qg18de engine or qr25de engines, the foam material used for the interior lining of the electronic control module (ECM) box emits sulfur as it cures.
Safety risk
If one of the resistors inside the ECM has a crack on the surface coating, the gas may cause corrosion of the resistor. This could cause the malfunction indicator light to come on, poor drivability (idle instability, poor accelerator), or the engine to stop running during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the inside lining material from the ECM box. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Nissan recall no. P3163.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V477000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.