NHTSA recall 21V-135 (21V135000)
exterior lighting recall reported March 3, 2021 - about 807,376 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V135000
- Also written as
- 21V-135
- Manufacturer number
- PM971
- Reported
- March 3, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~807,376
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-135 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.