What makes the timing chain go bad?
What causes a timing chain to break or wear? Over time, the timing chain stretches due to internal component wear. The chain tensioner or the guides that are connected to the timing chain may wear out as well, causing the timing chain to fail completely. If the chain fails, the vehicle will not run at all.
What happens when the timing chain loosens on a Nissan?
When timing chains loosen it leads to engine rattles, issues with misfiring, problems accelerating and – eventually – bent valves or rods and catastrophic engine failure.
Are there any recalls on Nissan Juke timing chains?
Others say the chains are weak and prone to stretching. In May 2014, Nissan issued a timing chain service campaign for 104,000 JUKE subcompacts. The automaker wouldn’t call it a recall, however, because they said they “caught it” before it became a safety concern.
Who are the plaintiffs in the Nissan timing chain lawsuit?
The first timing chain lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of New York. The class-action is titled Vincent Chiarelli, Philip Dragonetti, Michele Maszon, Todd Maszon and Chris Santimauro vs. Nissan North America Inc. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (doesn’t really roll off the tongue, eh?)
Why do I need a tensioned timing chain?
A properly tensioned chain is critical to maintaining the timing between the pistons and the valves. When timing chains loosen it leads to engine rattles, issues with misfiring, problems accelerating and – eventually – bent valves or rods and catastrophic engine failure.
When did Nissan know about the timing chain problems?
The lawsuit claims that Nissan has known about the defects since 2004 and references a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that Nissan sent to its dealers regarding “buzzing and whining noises” from the timing chain. As part of the TSB, dealers were told to offer “goodwill adjustments” to owners, but only those that specifically asked for it.
Others say the chains are weak and prone to stretching. In May 2014, Nissan issued a timing chain service campaign for 104,000 JUKE subcompacts. The automaker wouldn’t call it a recall, however, because they said they “caught it” before it became a safety concern.
The first timing chain lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of New York. The class-action is titled Vincent Chiarelli, Philip Dragonetti, Michele Maszon, Todd Maszon and Chris Santimauro vs. Nissan North America Inc. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (doesn’t really roll off the tongue, eh?)
What happens if you loosen the timing chain?
When timing chains loosen it leads to engine rattles, issues with misfiring, problems accelerating and – eventually – bent valves or rods and catastrophic engine failure. Timing chains generally have a good lifespan, but like anything it’s not unusual for them to stretch and eventually need to be replaced (hopefully before they do too much damage).