NHTSA Recall 06V242000: Engine and engine cooling
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 294,166 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nissan Altima.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V242000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R0606 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | July 7, 2006 |
| Owner notification | September 20, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crank angle sensor is affected by temperature variations. Under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
Safety risk
If the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ECM) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Nissan recall no. R0606.customers can 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 06V242000
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.