Headlights: switchRecall 85V-021 · Nissan vehicles
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 85V-021 covers 11,900 Nissan vehicles for a headlights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V021000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IMPURE LUBRICATING GREASE USED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCHES COULD CONTAMINATE ONE OR MORE CONTACT POINTS. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS COULD BE DELAYED OR NOT LIGHT WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED ON OR WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH IS OPERATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HEAD LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
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, 1983 to September 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.