Exterior lighting: tail lightsRecall 82V-084 · 1979–1980 Nissan 310
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 82V-084 covers 72,754 1979–1980 Nissan 310 for a exterior lighting: tail lights problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE LAMP BULB SOCKET BARRELS ARE INSUFFICIENTLY PRESSED INTO THE PLASTIC OUTER SHEELS. THIS CAUSES AN OPEN OR GROUNDED CIRCUIT AND A MALFUNCTION.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE COMBINATION LAMP HARNESS ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING; TAIL AND BRAKE LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TAIL AND BRAKE LAMPS COULD FAIL TO OPERATE, MAKINGAN ACCIDENT FROM THE REAR VERY LIKELY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1979 to July 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.