NISSAN SENTRA 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V135000

Make Model Year
NISSAN SENTRA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-07-01 2021-03-03 2021-03-04

Production Dates: 2016-01-04 - 2016-12-23

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: PM971

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 807376

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

Consequence

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.