Recall 01V376000: 2001–2002 Nissan Sentra
- Report received
- Dec 12, 2001
- Manufacturer
- Nissan north america, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 81,393vehicles
- Model years
- 2001–2002
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles were missing tamperproof caps that prevent horizontal headlamp adjustment.
Possible consequence
These caps are installed to prevent misadjustment of the headlamps.
Remedy
Dealers will install a tamperproof cap over the horizontal adjustment screw for both headlamps. Owner notification began january 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2001 Nissan Sentra236 complaints
- 2002 Nissan Sentra304 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.