1996 NISSAN SENTRA Recalls (7)

Campaign:
98V008000 on 01/25/1998
Component:
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Manufactured:
11/30/1995 - 09/29/1996
Affected:
65,000
Defect:
These vehicles do not meet the illumination requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Following vehicles may not be aware that the vehicle in front is stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin by march 1998. owners who do not receive the two new, free light bulbs within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
98V093000 on 05/05/1998
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured:
10/31/1994 - 12/30/1997
Affected:
512,387
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.
Consequence:
This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. a loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.
Correction:
To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin august 14, 1998. due to the large number of vehicles involved, the owner mailing will be phased and will continue through december 31, 1998. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
00V063000 on 03/09/2000
Component:
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Manufactured:
04/30/1995 - 11/29/1995
Affected:
14,800
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front coil springs may not have sufficient corrosion resistance in areas of the country where significant amounts of de-icing salts are applied to roads in the winter.
Consequence:
If a broken spring comes out of the lower seat, it could contact and puncture the tire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the front coil spring.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 24, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1996 NISSAN SENTRA TSBs (24)

Bulletin:
NTB97008
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
If a vehicle experiences a mil "on" and dtc p0505 stored in the electronic control module- due to a reverse in polarity of the iacv-aac valve power source, normal operation of the iacv-aac valve may be affected causing the mil to activate.
Bulletin:
NTB97028
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Diagnostic procedure for p0731, p0732 & p0733 (a/t signals) with no driveability incidents. *jd
Bulletin:
NTB97032
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Shift release button replacement. *jd
Bulletin:
97102998021
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Vehicle experiencing odor from the tailpipe. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98061
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Information regarding instrument panel inspection after passenger air bag activation. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB98024A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with dtcs p0120, p0510, p0731, p0732 or p0733 with no driveability incidents. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98107
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
A revised service procedure for the engine front cover / timing chain has been adopted for the ga16de. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98021A
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Vehicle within various vin ranges may exhibit misfire or running roughly due to spark plug wire(s). *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99022A
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Concerns with the front seat belt latch plate stopper button missing. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99050
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
Vehicles within certain vin ranges may exhibit a horn that activates randomly. *tt
Bulletin:
98V093
Component:
136300 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Summary:
Voluntary safety recall campaign for potential of water entering wiper arm linkage ball joint, resulting gradual wear inside the joint and causing the wipers to stop working while they are being used which could result in an accident. *t
Bulletin:
NTB01057
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject pertaining to revised maintenance procedures.*jb
Bulletin:
NTB99022B
Component:
151100 seat belts:front:anchorage
Summary:
Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB01057
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding revised maintenance procedures. *slc
Bulletin:
NTB01023
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding essential tool: throttle position sensor test connector. *slc
Bulletin:
NTB99053B
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on nissan revised tps adjustment procdure. *slc
Bulletin:
NTB99053B
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Subject regarding revised throttle position sensor (tps) adjustment procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99022C
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
Bulletin:
99022
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB-08-055-A
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs sys
Bulletin:
NTB-09-030
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod
Bulletin:
NTB-09-101
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kb
Bulletin:
NTB-09-129
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service
Bulletin:
NTB-13-038
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond. *js

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