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Nissan to recall 276,000 Sentras for engine fix

DETROIT, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. will recall 276,000 Sentra cars to replace a faulty engine part, one of several vehicle recalls announced on Wednesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Nissan recall covers Sentras built between January 2000 and March 2003. A piece of foam insulation in a box housing the engine computer can emit sulfur, possibly causing corrosion in the computer that can lead to rough running or stalling engines, according to NHTSA.

Nissan will also recall 24,300 Infiniti FX sport utility vehicles to fix a brake caliper bolt that can come loose, leading to brake failure or even a flat tire. The recall covers FX35 and FX45 models built between November 2002 and July 2003.

NHTSA also said General Motors Corp. will recall 95,690 Buick Park Avenue sedans built between October 2001 and June 2002 to fix a fuel regulator that can leak, potentially causing a engine fire.

Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit will recall 36,000 S40 and V40 cars built between May 1999 and May 2000 to fix a brake vacuum pump that could fail and lead to a crash.