Known Recalls

Model year record

1995 Nissan 240SX

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 76 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V135000

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
7,500
Reported to NHTSA
1994-07-25
Owners notified
1994-08-19

Defect description

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER DROPS SUFFICIENTLY TO ACTIVATE THE LOW LEVEL SWITCH DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY WIRED DIODE, REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THERE WOULD BE NO INDICATION TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW. LOW BRAKE FLUID CAN BE CAUSED BY A LEAK IN THE SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR THE BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM SO THAT THE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE WHEN THE LOW LEVEL SWITCH IS ACTIVATED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline8120,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system8114,562 mi
Air bags: frontal7—
Air bags620,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5187,750 mi
Seats3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Tires3—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings193,000 mi
Fuel system, other1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Steering1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1994 model has 15 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 10 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.