NHTSA recall 98V-234 (98V234000)

exterior lighting recall reported September 21, 1998 - about 100,032 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V234000
Also written as: 98V-234
Reported: September 21, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~100,032
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A REAR LAMP WILL NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL BARREL IN THE LIGHT BULB SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT RESISTANCE OF THE PLASTIC AT THE LAMP OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

Why it is dangerous

THE STOP/TAIL COMBINATION LAMP OR THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT FUNCTION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULB SOCKETS IN THE REAR COMBINATION LAMPS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-234 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan D21 - 1995, 1996

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