NHTSA Recall 98V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V008000; Date: Jan. 21, 1998
Following vehicles may not be aware that the vehicle in front is stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Nissan Sentra; 1997 Nissan Sentra
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 65,000
Recall Summary:
These vehicles do not meet the illumination requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
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 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 28, 1998
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