Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 83V-112 · 1982–1983 Nissan Sentra
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 83V-112 covers 238,055 1982–1983 Nissan Sentra for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE 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.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, THE WIPER ARM PIVOT WILL BE REPLACED AND THE WIPER STROKE ADJUSTED.
VEHICLE 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.
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 January 1, 1982 to March 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.