NHTSA Recall # | 181649 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 21V135000 |
MFG Compaign # | PM971 |
Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | SENTRA |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS |
Date of notification | 15/09/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/03/21 |
Report created | 04/03/21 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 807376 |
Defect summary | Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 nissan sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating. |
Consequence summary | The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available fall 2021. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed beginning april 7, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is pm971. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |