NISSAN D21 1996: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V234000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NISSAN | D21 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-11-30 | 1998-09-21 | 1998-09-25 |
Production Dates: 1995-03-01 - 1995-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100032
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A REAR LAMP WILL NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL BARREL IN THE LIGHT BULB SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT RESISTANCE OF THE PLASTIC AT THE LAMP OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
THE STOP/TAIL COMBINATION LAMP OR THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT FUNCTION.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULB SOCKETS IN THE REAR COMBINATION LAMPS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 30, 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-NISSAN1 '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'.
