NHTSA Recall 85V021000
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 1985-03-01. An estimated 11,900 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH.