Nissan Sentra 1982

Model Sentra made in 1982 by Nissan got 1 consumer complain, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and tires. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, seats. There was one recall concerning visibility .

Model 1982

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
83V112000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 01/01/1982 to 03/01/1983V (Vehicle)23805501/09/1984ODINISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.10/26/198312/07/1983
Defect SummaryThe wiper blade may extend too far and catch on the radio antenna bracket. the connection of the wiper arm and the pivot could be damaged. the condition is caused by an incorrect setting of the wiper arm height above the pivot.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, the wiper arm pivot will be replaced and the wiper stroke adjusted.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: visual systems; windshield wiper.consequences of defect: loss of wiper function will impair visibility ininclement weather and increase the risk of an accident.note: owners are cautioned to be aware of blades striking the antenna bracket;if this occurs, set wiper speed to the low position.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod08/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod08/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod08/12/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NTB-09-12911/17/200910032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service04/07/2010
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NTB-09-10109/29/200910031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe01/04/2010

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
DP84020NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.08/08/198404/11/1985STALLING PROBLEMS
 Stalling problems
SEATS
PE88092NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.08/09/198807/28/1989SEAT FAILURES
 There is no summary currently available
EA89031NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.07/28/198910/31/1990SEAT FAILURES
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
 Vehicle rusted/corroded underneath, not safe to drive.