Recall 98V-008
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Nissan Sentra: Exterior lighting (tail lights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-008
- Reported
- January 21, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 65,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
These vehicles do not meet the illumination requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
Following vehicles may not be aware that the vehicle in front is stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with two new light bulbs for the stop/tail lamps which are brighter than the original bulbs. A label with the new bulb number will also be provided for insertion into the owner's manual. If an owner so desires, a dealers can install the light bulbs for them.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin by march 1998. Owners who do not receive the two new, free light bulbs within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Sentra 1996 to 1997