Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 .

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
10300310/30/200310004592Owner letter for the xenon headlight theft deterrent and police support program. *tt12/23/2003
0209609/26/200210000135Xenon headlamp connector replacement kit. *tt02/13/2003
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 - BRAKE LIGHTS
101/01/2002
 The vehicle passed safety inspections at the factory, port, and dealer with no tail or brake lights. i found out when i was pulled over. i could have been rear ended.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
05/07/200434501
 Moisture developed in the headlights which could cause the headlights to malfunction at anytime. dealership refused to inspect the vehicle to find the cause of the moisture.*ak
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 Headlights were stolen six times. manufacturer was aware of the problem. *ak
03/21/2004206/03/2002
 On march 21, the headlights on my nissan maxima were stolen for the second time. the first time it happened few months ago. it's really difficult to pay a $500 deductible every time the headlights are going to be stolen. i think it's going to continue all the time. if i knew the headlights were such a target for thieves, i would have never bought the maxima.*ak
10/14/2003111/15/2001
 I hope nissan would take my headache away by taking back their garbage 2002 maxima, because this car is a piece of garbage and nissan should be a shamed of themselves to manufacture a $750.00 light with two plastic brackets that my 7 year old son can break out of the car within (30 seconds yes 30 seconds) my xeon light has been stolen five times (5) from january, my car has sit in the nissan repair ship for about six months out of the year. could nissan explain this or try to comprehend this problem that it's customers are going trough, do they even care, nissan make from me alone 1,500.00 x 5 = 7,500.00 not to mention the other thousand of people that is going trough the same problem. nissan should be sued to fix this problem, or refund the deductibles for their manufacturing defects that was design for theft. my headache is not going away until i get rid of the car or sue nissan to solve this problem all nissan maximas 202-2003 owners should sue nissan and maybe they will do something or all come together and file a class auction suit against nissan please! please! please!!! do so asap. i actually went and bought infrared cameras to monitor my car so maybe i can catch who is stealing the lights, this is really bad thanks for listening. *la
170003
 Headlights were stolen 3 times while vehicle was parked, per consumer.*ak
10/29/2003127001
 Headlights were stolen from the vehicle. damage was done to the electrical system/hood and bumper. the brackets holding each $724 light were made of plastic and could easily be snapped or broken. *ak *tt
05/15/20032
 Vehicle's headlight and headlight assemblies were stolen. *mr the consumer felt that a recall should be issued and requested a reimbursement of all monies accrued due to the repair. *scc *jb
10/16/2002108/23/2002
 Head lights were stolen from the vehicle. damage was done to the electrical system, hood and bumper because thief knew that there was no motion sensor alarm. the brackets holding each $724 light is made of plastic and can easily be snapped/broken. the anti-theft kit doesn't do anything because it doesn't fix the issue that the lights can still be removed by breaking the bracket without opening the hood. the horn wiring was also removed because of its easy accessibility through the grill. *la
08/22/2003402/27/2002
 2k2 hid theft. front lights. hood, grill, electrical, fender and bumper damage.*ak
105/14/2002
 Consumer felt that nissan should recall the vehicle and remedy the xenon headlights. the headlights can be stolen easily. *mr *scc *jb
04/28/2003209/17/2002
 Both my headlights were stolen for the second time on 4/28/03. *jb
06/01/2002102/15/2002
 Headlights easily stolen. access to the electronics under the front door handle are easily manipulated to open both passenger and driver side windows. by doing this you can pop the hood. *nlm
02/28/2003201/03/2002
 I have a 2002 nissan maxima. its head light has been stolen twice in the past 6 months, once in ridgefield park, nj and the other in west paterson, nj. both cases, they popped out the grill then popped head lights from side. the rumor i heard was that some dealer had 14 pairs of maxima's head lights stolen. i have been searching internet forum, listening to mechanics, and searching places to gather information regarding this matter and found out that these head lights can be stolen within few minutes. in fact, on second time, 2 maxima's in same parking lot had head lights stolen within matter of minutes as witness recalled. i have spoken to a nissan dealer and they said, (they) provide anti-theft device for such but won't be affective since it's a different type of hood latch. and, i have to pay for it. i have another vehicle with hid. to take hid head lights out of this vehicle, mechanic has to remove bumper, few steel beams, and lots of screws including hidden ones. it would take more than an hour. 2002 & 2003 nissan maxima's head lights are too easy to steal which costs consumers time and money to replace. for example, it took more than 3 weeks to repair since parts are out of stock due to increasing number of stolen head lights and it cost insurance company over $2,500 plus rental car which totals more than $3,500. i will be glad to see nissan designs a anti-theft device that would make stealing head lights much harder and distribute it at their expense. *jb
06/06/20020
 My 2002 maxima has caused me soooo much headaches since i purchased it ! the head lights are too easily stolen ,i have been a victim of these stupid lights twice. i have call nissan north america, nissan consumer affair,the dealer. .still contnues to sellthe car, without informing the cutomer/consumer about the serious problems these lights are causing consumers....i just want nissan to allow me to change the headlight housing and put the conventional 2001 headlight without voiding my warranty. i no longer desire to posses these hid xenon lights. i don't condone nissan , because the sale pereson new about the light nightmare., and never , mention anything. i would have appreciated his honesty rather then the car. what are their priorities.? not a happy customer ...........i will continue inform my family, friends, employees,and any one i come in contact with interested in purchasing a nissan vehicle this needs to be resolved immediatelly!!!! ivoq y 20020130 y y y 6 fwd fi gs auto premium nissan 1914-576-7600 new rochelle ny 10801 v
01/27/20030003/14/2002
 Head lights easily stolen on nissan maxima 2002, 2003 i have a 2002 maxima se and the other day my head lights were stolen while the car was parked outside my mother in law's house. i found out this has been an on going problem with this vehicle and nissan isn't telling anyone about this problem when purchasing this vehicle tha the way the lights are connected they are easily stolen and will be an on going problem as long as you own this vehicle. nissan will retro fit new lights at the owner's expense about $300.00, why should the owner have to pay for something that nissan has created by connecting the head lights in this manner??
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
101/01/2002
 The vehicle passed safety inspections at the factory, port, and dealer with no tail or brake lights. i found out when i was pulled over. i could have been rear ended.

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