Make : NISSAN | Model : SENTRA | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 20010116 - 20011031 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V376000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20020114 | Date Received by ODI: 20011212 | Date Added to Database: 20011220 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 81393 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THESE CAPS ARE INSTALLED TO PREVENT MISADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |