WASHINGTON — Nissan is recalling 10,586 of its 2009 Sentras because brake fluid may leak from the master cylinder, which could increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is an expansion of an August 2008 recall of 169,202 2007-'08 Nissan Sentras equipped with the Robert Bosch master cylinder.
Nissan notes in documentation filed with the federal government that "none of the potentially affected master cylinders were installed in any other Nissan model."
"Brake fluid may leak from the master cylinder," said NHTSA in its recall summary of the 2009 Sentra. "If the amount of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases to below the minimum level, the brake system warning indicator will illuminate as designed, and the brakes will not function properly. If the warning lamp is continuously ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may fail, increasing stopping distance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the master cylinder brake booster assembly for free. Nissan said it will notify owners of the recall on December 7. Owners may contact Nissan at (800) 647-7261.
The recall of the 2007-'08 Sentra equipped with the Robert Bosch master cylinder was "due to machining irregularity by the supplier," according to NHTSA.
Inside Line says: If you own the aforementioned Sentra, have it checked out ASAP with your dealer. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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davesuton says:
12:17 AM, 11/11/2009
ANOTHER JAPANESE RECALL? Where will it all end? So much for Consumer Reports recommending everything Asian.