Body: doorRecall 97V-110 · 1997 Nissan Sentra
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 97V-110 covers 450 1997 Nissan Sentra for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THREE STYROFOAM PADS LOCATED IN EACH REAR DOOR AS PART OF THE DESIGN FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH," WAS NOT INSTALLED.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING PAD IN EACH REAR DOOR.
NOTE:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN 1 (1-800-647-7261).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 May 21, 1997 to June 5, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.