Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E064000TRADESONIC E (Equipment)4029OVSCNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.07/17/200607/17/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryLack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryTradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
NotesThis recall only pertains to tradesonic 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
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
06E023000ANZO USA, INC. E (Equipment)29200005/09/2006OVSCNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/13/200603/14/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which 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.
Corrective SummaryAnzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may 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.
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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NTB-03-074C01/24/2010NTB-03-074E10032306Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e03/03/2010
0303004/18/200710021508Exterior lamp fogging. *kb05/10/2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
NTB-03-074C01/24/2010NTB-03-074E10032306Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e03/03/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
NTB-03-074C01/24/2010NTB-03-074E10032306Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e03/03/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES
NTB-03-074C01/24/2010NTB-03-074E10032306Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e03/03/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
NTB-03-074C01/24/2010NTB-03-074E10032306Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e03/03/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06/27/2008800001
 I find it hard to believe that the dot allows headlights to be produced that become cloudy, yellow, and hazed after a couple of years. when the headlights are like this it makes it very difficult to see at night. *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
10/30/200664000309/29/2006
 Water gets in the seal of the upper rear tail light/cargo light. the water leaks through damaging the headliner and carpet. also blew my fuse and none of the lights work in it, as well as blowing out the fuse every time i replace it. there is still no updated version or recall for it all you can do is get a new one and hope it lasts a little longer. *tr
08/29/200420000208/18/2002
 Everytime it rains the 3rd brake light fills up with water. had nissan replace it once and it still does it. nissans fix to there problem isn't even a fix.*ak
08/11/200304/12/2003
 2002 nissan fontier crewcab. the 3rd tailight/stoplight that is mounted to the roof has a design flaw. first water fills the light assembly then it leaks into the cab. the carpet in the truck is now ruined, along with the headliner. a heavy downpour will force cups of water into the cab - not just a few drops. see odi#10025784 - as mine is not an isolated case. this problem needs a nissan service bullitin or a recall.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
10/23/2003105/26/2002
 Ineffective headlights/2002 nissan frontier. *la
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
07/10/2003401/16/2003
 3rd stop/taillight on my 2002 nissan frontier fills with waterevery 1500 mile replaced 3 times without correction. this light is installed for a safety reason so i believe it should be in proper working order.*ak