Recall 98V008000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Defect in 1996-1997 NISSAN SENTRA
RECALL This recall affects up to 65,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V008000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 65,000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Safety Consequence
FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT IS STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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