NHTSA recall 85V021000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V021000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Reported | 1985-03-01 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Units potentially affected | 11900 |
What is wrong
IMPURE LUBRICATING GREASE USED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCHES COULD CONTAMINATE ONE OR MORE CONTACT POINTS. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS COULD BE DELAYED OR NOT LIGHT WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED ON OR WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH IS OPERATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HEAD LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
| 1984 NISSAN 300ZX | Built 1983-07-01 to 1983-09-01. |
|---|---|
| 1984 NISSAN PULSAR | Built 1983-07-01 to 1983-09-01. |
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