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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 21V135📅 Mar 4, 2021

2016–2019 Nissan Sentra recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

💥 The risk

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V135000
Manufacturer recall #
PM971
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
807,376
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 1, 2022
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V135 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V135?

2016–2019 Nissan Sentra. 807,376 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nissan dealer to book the free repair.