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Recall 21V-135

Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2016 to 2019 Nissan Sentra: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-135
Reported
March 3, 2021
Vehicles affected
807,376 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

The risk

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles