Make : NISSAN | Model : SENTRA | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19951201 - 19960930 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V008000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980228 | Date Received by ODI: 19980121 | Date Added to Database: 19980126 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
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Consequence:
FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT IS STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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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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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
Notes:
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