NISSAN SENTRA 1983: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V112000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NISSAN | SENTRA | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-01-09 | 1983-10-26 | 1983-12-07 |
Production Dates: 1982-01-01 - 1983-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 238055
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE WIPER BLADE MAY EXTEND TOO FAR AND CATCH ON THE RADIO ANTENNA BRACKET. THE CONNECTION OF THE WIPER ARM AND THE PIVOT COULD BE DAMAGED. THE CONDITION IS CAUSED BY AN INCORRECT SETTING OF THE WIPER ARM HEIGHT ABOVE THE PIVOT.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, THE WIPER ARM PIVOT WILL BE REPLACED AND THE WIPER STROKE ADJUSTED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION WILL IMPAIR VISIBILITY ININCLEMENT WEATHER AND INCREASE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNERS ARE CAUTIONED TO BE AWARE OF BLADES STRIKING THE ANTENNA BRACKET;IF THIS OCCURS, SET WIPER SPEED TO THE LOW POSITION.
