1996 Nissan SENTRA Recalls

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The following recalls have been announced by Nissan, so if you own a 1996 SENTRA take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Nissan to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 1996 SENTRA Recalls

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1996 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
    • Number Affected 42,540

    Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

    Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
    • Number Affected 16,270

    Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

    Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced MAY 24 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E049000
    • Number Affected 27,176

    Summary: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

    Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

    Fix: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced MARCH 23 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E026000
    • Number Affected 61,944

    Summary: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

    Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

    Fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Recall for 1996 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced MARCH 02 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #00V063000
    • Number Affected 14,800

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The front coil springs may not have sufficient corrosion resistance in areas of the country where significant amounts of de-icing salts are applied to roads in the winter.

    Consequence: If a broken spring comes out of the lower seat, it could contact and puncture the tire.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the front coil spring.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V063000 »

  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Recall for 1996 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced MAY 05 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #98V093000
    • Number Affected 512,387

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. Water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.

    Consequence: This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.

    Fix: To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V093000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Recall for 1996 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced JANUARY 21 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #98V008000
    • Number Affected 65,000

    Summary: These vehicles do not meet the illumination requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

    Consequence: Following vehicles may not be aware that the vehicle in front is stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Owners will be provided with two new light bulbs for the stop/tail lamps which are brighter than the original bulbs. A label with the new bulb number will also be provided for insertion into the owner's manual. If an owner so desires, a dealers can install the light bulbs for them.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V008000 »

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