Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V021000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-03-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V021000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
11,900
Reported to NHTSA
1985-03-01

Defect description

IMPURE LUBRICATING GREASE USED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCHES COULD CONTAMINATE ONE OR MORE CONTACT POINTS. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS COULD BE DELAYED OR NOT LIGHT WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED ON OR WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH IS OPERATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HEAD LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Nissan 300ZX1984
Nissan Pulsar1984

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.