Recall 98V008000: 1996–1997 Nissan Sentra

Report received

Jan 21, 1998

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

65,000vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

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

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Nissan Sentra141 complaints
• 1997 Nissan Sentra108 complaints