Recall 98V-234: 1995–1996 Nissan D21
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Sep 21, 1998, covering about 100,032 vehicles.
The problem
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 risk
The stop/tail combination lamp or the turn signal lamp will not function.
The fix
Dealers will replace the bulb sockets in the rear combination lamps.
Notes
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V234000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan D21 | 1995, 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-234?
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.
How is recall 98V-234 fixed?
Dealers will replace the bulb sockets in the rear combination lamps.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.