NHTSA Recall 06V223000: Engine and engine cooling
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 85,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nissan Altima.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V223000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | June 21, 2006 |
| Owner notification | June 9, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.
Safety risk
If the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM or engine computer). Your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. In a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. On june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. Follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. Followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V223000
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.