Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
NotesThis recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
09E012000SABERSPORT E (Equipment)1627005/11/2009OVSCNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/07/200904/07/2009571108
Defect SummarySabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummarySabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09E025000DOPE, INC. E (Equipment)4254007/28/2009OVSCNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/11/200905/11/2009571108
Defect SummaryDope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
99V347002NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 03/29/1999 to 07/20/1999V (Vehicle)6700001/18/2000MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.12/20/199912/22/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. the tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.
Consequence SummaryIf the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.
NotesNissan recall no. d0073.owner notification is expected to begin during january 2000.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 1-800-647-7261. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
04/01/200130636103/14/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. in may of 2003, the contact noticed that the undercarriage of the vehicle was corroded. she attempted to apply the emergency brake and it locked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the emergency brake line and the muffler. in 2006, the dealer replaced the caliper, rotors, and the brake line for a second time. in november of 2007, the dealer replaced the gas tank due to corrosion. in november of 2008, the vehicle was diagnosed with major corrosion to all undercarriage compartments that were previously replaced. the vehicle will not be repaired. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was not under a recall. they further stated that salt may be the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 72,000. updated 12/16/08 *cn the fuel tank sensor was replaced twice. the inside tail/brake light fall out of their sockets due to rust in the mechanisms. updated 12/19/08. *jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
 Nhtsa recall 99v347002/manufacturer's recall 99v347002 concerning headlights. no parts were available. called on 28-jan2-000, was told to bring vehicle in anytime. delta chevrolet, oldsmobile, nissan 401 george st 662-453-4211. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
06/20/2006131605110/25/1999
 Dt*: the contact stated that the brake lamp bulb on the left side of the vehicle would fall out of the socket at random. the manufacturer was consulted, who instructed the contact to take the vehicle to a service dealer. the service dealer would not perform any diagnostic test without charge. there is a nhtsa recall #99v347002 regarding the tail lights. however, the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 7/13/2007 - *nm
06/04/20043
 A voluntary recall was issued for the lamp socket replacement on tail light. this vehicle was not included under the recall due to vin although vehicle was showing the same failure as mentioned in the recall. the tail light fell out of the socket. *ak
12/01/1999
 Consumer received recall notice 99-v-347-002/ manufacturer's recall b0073 in november of 1999, and was still waiting for part. consumer called manufacturer, and the part was available at dealer, david mcdavid nissan, 11200 gulf freeway, houston tx, phone# 713-943-4879. has contacted consumer to confirm or set a date for repairs. cosumer was rearended because other driver didn't see any tail lights on consumer's vehicle. *ak