1997 Nissan Sentra Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 Nissan Sentra. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 98V093000May 5, 1998512,387 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
  Covers: Nissan Sentra 1995–1998, 200SX 1995–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.

  Possible consequence: This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.

  Remedy: To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.

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• 98V008000Jan 21, 199865,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Tail lights
  Covers: Nissan Sentra 1996–1997

  Reported issue: These vehicles do not meet the illumination requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

  Possible 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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• 97V110000Jul 22, 1997450 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Door
  Covers: Nissan Sentra 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of three styrofoam pads located in each rear door as part of the design for ensuring compliance with fmvss no. 214, "side door strength," was not installed.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, an occupant would not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will install the missing pad in each rear door.

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