Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 70V-091 · 1968–1970 Nissan 510
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 70V-091 covers 118,976 1968–1970 Nissan 510 for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 1970.
Source: NHTSA recall 70V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT SALTS USED IN WINTER ON HIGHWAYS WILL FORM MIXTURE OF SALTWATER AND MUD WHICH WILL ACCUMULATE ON BACKS OF SEALED BEAM HEADLIGHT UNITS.WHEN WET, THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT GROUNDS THROUGH THESE DEPOSITS MAY SET UP ANELECTRICAL CORROSIVE ACTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AIR ENTERING SEALED BEAMUNIT, CAUSING FAILURE.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING RUBBER PROTECTORS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.