Visibility: windshieldRecall 86V-096 · 1985–1986 Nissan Maxima
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 86V-096 covers 33,000 1985–1986 Nissan Maxima for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS OF ADHESIVE IN THE CONTACT AREA BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE BODY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LACK OF ADHESIVE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD TO DISMOUNT IN AN ACCIDENT, THUS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 212, WINDSHIELD MOUNTING AND WHICH MAY ALLOW THE OCCUPANTS TO BE EJECTED OUT OF THE CAR, CAUSING MORE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
The fix
ADD MORE ADHESIVE TO BOTTOM OF FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS.
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD/FMVSS 212. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WAGONS AND SEDANS.
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 June 1, 1984 to December 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.