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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Z Cars / November 2003

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The Roadmaster - 01 Nov 2003 03:40 GMT
Anyone heard anything about a worldwide recall of every car Nissan has made
in the last three years?
My stepdad told me it said in the newspaper today that they're recalling the
350-Z also.  Something about faulty engine sensors that will cause the car
to stall or not start at all.
rich - 01 Nov 2003 00:43 GMT
>Anyone heard anything about a worldwide recall of every car Nissan has made
>in the last three years?
>My stepdad told me it said in the newspaper today that they're recalling the
>350-Z also.  Something about faulty engine sensors that will cause the car
>to stall or not start at all.

The following message was received from one of the 350Z guys at Nissan
Head Office in the UK.

"you may hear on the news about a global recall for Nissan vehicles
due to an engine management issue. This is a standard "safety first"
procedure. The engine recall includes the VQ series (which is the 350Z
engine) but you will be pleased to know that 350Z is NOT AFFECTED
although the Vel Satis is!"

http://www.350zuk.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=669&hl=recall&s=4f1ee504418c
4d5fe83577360805e2ad


rgds

rich
The Roadmaster - 01 Nov 2003 05:17 GMT
Thanks Rich.  I hope they're right, because I just found this article that
says the 350-Z is affected:

http://www.channelcincinnati.com/automotive/2597367/detail.html
Peter Hill - 01 Nov 2003 10:44 GMT
>Thanks Rich.  I hope they're right, because I just found this article that
>says the 350-Z is affected:
>
>http://www.channelcincinnati.com/automotive/2597367/detail.html

That's the US and Jap 350Z.  UK has only just started to get them (not
seen one on the road yet) and they were all made after the problem had
been found and the fixed part installed during build.  Clearly they
have known about this for some time as they have had to make and put
stocks of parts into the dealer chain.  No use telling people to come
in to have a possible defect fixed if you can't fix it.

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Peter Hill - 02 Nov 2003 10:00 GMT
>>Thanks Rich.  I hope they're right, because I just found this article that
>>says the 350-Z is affected:
>>
>>http://www.channelcincinnati.com/automotive/2597367/detail.html
>
>That's the US and Jap 350Z.  UK has only just started to get them.

And just to piss on Nissan's fire, I saw an advert on TV for the Mazda
RX-8 last night.  Nissan seem to be working on the principal that by
restricting numbers sold (400 this year) and introducing it t othe UK
a year later than the rest of world got it they will make the car
exclusive.  Exclusive it may be but it won't be a sales success in the
UK.  As people can't get a 350Z they are clearly going to buy some
other Nissan like a UK made Primera, or will they just walk and get a
RX-8?

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rich - 02 Nov 2003 13:00 GMT
On Sun, 02 Nov 2003 10:00:28 +0000, in alt.autos.nissan.z-car you
wrote:

>>>Thanks Rich.  I hope they're right, because I just found this article that
>>>says the 350-Z is affected:
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>RX-8 last night.  Nissan seem to be working on the principal that by
>restricting numbers sold (400 this year) and introducing it t othe UK
not quite 400 any more... they doubled the allocation, so it's nearer
850, which has upset a few people (especially those hoping to make a
fast buck by selling on immediately! haha)

>a year later than the rest of world got it they will make the car
>exclusive.  Exclusive it may be but it won't be a sales success in the
>UK.  As people can't get a 350Z they are clearly going to buy some
>other Nissan like a UK made Primera, or will they just walk and get a
>RX-8?
Fair point though, it is increasing the mark and brand recognition, so
there should be some benefits to Nissan on sales throughout the entire
range.
Peter Hill - 02 Nov 2003 20:27 GMT
>On Sun, 02 Nov 2003 10:00:28 +0000, in alt.autos.nissan.z-car you
>wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>there should be some benefits to Nissan on sales throughout the entire
>range.

Since the demise of the ZX1.8 coupe and 200SX there is no
entry/intermediate level sports car in Nissan's UK range.  It's all or
nothing, 2 seat sub 6 sec 0-60mph fastback or boring grey porridge 9.6
sec 5 seat 4 door family saloon.  Anyone looking for a car like the
350Z will go and get something like a TVR if they can't get the Z.
Lack of market size will not result in a public association with it
being a Nissan.  I have a 200SX and last year a kid walked past (as he
and his mates had done every night for 6 months) and said 'Hey that's
a Nissan, I never knew they made cars like that".  Sold over 20,000
200SX S13 not to mention the S14 and 300ZX in the UK so the few 1000
Z's will make a big Zero impression.

Mazda by advertising the RX-8 under the same Zoom Zoom brand image as
the MX-5 and the rest of the range really have lifted the whole brand
image.  Someone going to buy a 6 could easily come out with a RX-8.
Fat chance of someone going to buy an Almera Tino coming out with a Z.

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KINGLIFER - 03 Nov 2003 11:48 GMT
honestly... R8 is eye catchy but isn't really nice.
to jagged. let Cadie do that.

> >>Thanks Rich.  I hope they're right, because I just found this article that
> >>says the 350-Z is affected:
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
> Can of worms - what every fisherman wants.
> Can of worms - what every PC owner gets!
KINGLIFER - 01 Nov 2003 07:00 GMT
crap. I hope this isn't coming to the West.

> >Anyone heard anything about a worldwide recall of every car Nissan has made
> >in the last three years?
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
> engine) but you will be pleased to know that 350Z is NOT AFFECTED
> although the Vel Satis is!"

http://www.350zuk.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=669&hl=recall&s=4f1ee504418c
4d5fe83577360805e2ad


> rgds
>
> rich
ADRIAN MANT - 30 Nov 2003 14:10 GMT
This recall, to my knowledge, only applies to petrol engine Nissans with a
QG or QR type engine. That is the 1500, 1800 or 2000 current range of
engines, that is certainly so in the UK. Models concerned are N16 Almera,
V10 Tino, P11 & P12 Primera and T30 X-Trail. Don't listen to media
hype.....it is only a minor problem and Nissan appear to be playing safe by
recalling certain models in particular chassis ranges. Most other
manufacturers don't bother and just let you break down! All owners of
vehicles falling within the criteria should recieve recall notification by
post providing the car is correctly registered via DVLA. Hope this is of
some use.
Nissan Tech in the UK
> Anyone heard anything about a worldwide recall of every car Nissan has made
> in the last three years?
> My stepdad told me it said in the newspaper today that they're recalling the
> 350-Z also.  Something about faulty engine sensors that will cause the car
> to stall or not start at all.
B Rabbit - 30 Nov 2003 16:33 GMT
> > Anyone heard anything about a worldwide recall of every car Nissan has
> made
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> > 350-Z also.  Something about faulty engine sensors that will cause the car
> > to stall or not start at all.

It's a TSB about a relay that can cause your car to stall. Many posters
to the forums I frequent have experienced the stalling. Only certain dates are effected.
Bad thing is it made big news then died, even though it is confirmed and I never received
any notice from Nissan or my dealer on this.
 
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