Recall - Headlamp Tamperproof Adjustment Caps Omitted: Overview

Reference:
NTB01-089

Date:
January 9, 2002

VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2001-02 SENTRA HEADLAMP ADJUSTER CAMPAIGN I.D. # / NHTSA #: R1006 / 01V-376

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2001-02 Sentra (B15)

APPLIED VINs:
2001 Sentra:
3N1BB51**1L003110 - 131125
3N1CB51**1L391291 - 525647
3N1DB51**1L020471 - 020705

2002 Sentra:
3N1CB51**2L550004 - 621169
3N1AB51**2L700019 - 725690

NOTE:
Use Service Comm to confirm campaign eligibility.

INTRODUCTION

Nissan has determined that the headlamp assemblies on some 2001-2002 model year Nissan Sentra vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. In order to meet Safety Standard 108, tamperproof caps are installed at the factory on the horizontal adjustment device of the headlamp assemblies. This is to prevent misadjustment of the headlamps. These tamperproof caps were mistakenly omitted on the vehicle and are required to assure compliance with FMVSS 108.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number R1006 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.

NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED

The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 80,000.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

It is the retailer's responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result In civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
^ Use Service Comm to confirm the vehicle is included in this campaign before performing the following procedure.

^ This Service Procedure replaces any procedure(s) that you may have previously received on Nissan Net or fax.





1. Install a new tamper-resistant locking cap on the driver's side headlamp adjusting screw (see Figure 1) as follows:

A. Use your fingers to press the cap onto the headlamp adjusting screw until it snaps into place.





B. Confirm correct installation by making sure the cap is fully seated and rotates freely (see Figure 2).

2. Install a new tamper-resistant locking cap on the passenger side headlamp adjusting screw (see Figure 1) as follows:

A. Use your fingers to press the cap onto the headlamp adjusting screw until it snaps into place.

B. Confirm correct installation by making sure the cap is fully seated and rotates freely (see Figure 2).





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