Nissan 200sx 1997

• Recall 51178 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  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.
  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.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 10486 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  owner notification is expected to begin august 14, 1998. Due to the large number of vehicles involved, the owner mailing will be phased and will continue through december 31, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 1998093 [Canada]: Visual system
  Water could enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage. This could result in gradual wear inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. This condition would result in loss of windshield wiper function. Correction: a water diversion shield will be added to the wiper linkage ball joint area. Also, the passenger's side wiper pivot and two wiper links will be replaced with new ones.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 nissan 200sx. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to start without having the battery recharged. The vehicle was not formally diagnosed. The dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.

After making a right turn, about 20 feet after turn both the driver and passenger side airbag deployed. I was struck in the face, chin, throat and chest. There was no accident, no pot holes in the road, no other car even on the road. I cannot find one reason why the air bags would deploy. It has been 48 hours and i am still sore including my neck and bruising on my neck and chest. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 nissan 200sx. While driving in the middle of a rain storm, her windshield wipers stopped functioning. The vehicle towed since she had no visibility. The auto repair shop stated that the wiper linkage separated. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified in reference to recall 98v093000; however, they confirmed that her vin was not related to the recall. There were no prior warnings. The current mileage was 156,036 and the failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

Headlight lenses produced a thick fog over them. As a result, the lights were not as bright at night. *ak the headlight lenses were damaged due to the suns ultra-violet rays. *sc

The driver's side windshield wipers in my 1997 nissan 200sx just stopped working while in use. I was driving the car going to my mother's home from work and the wiper just stopped. It was very scary and i could hardly see because it was raining so hard. I could have easily been in a terrible wreck. I quickly put on my blinkers and with only view of my rear view mirror moved to the right shoulder of i-75. *ak

I had to pay $235 for a repair that was part of a recall in 1998. I was never sent recall info. Regarding my vehicle. I happened upon the nissan website looking for other information. First nissan representative told me the repair had taken place in september of 1998 at the dealership, when i proved that to be wrong i was then told that my vin # was not included in the recall. Nissan website clearly shows a range of vin's and mine fell within that range, now all of a sudden i was told the range is not specific. If that is the case then i should be able to know what vin's are included.*ak

Electrical problem: alternator in 2000 there was a bulletin in my local newspaper of a defective alternator in a 1997 nissan 200 sx. I replaced the alternator prior to this press release. I bought the car used and never received this recall or repair notice i wasn't sure if this was covered seeing it was a used vehicle. I never received any information from nissan or the dealership so i gave up until i seen your organization on local tv. Is there any form of reimbursement i can receive? *ak

In 03/01 the engine went at 69,000 miles, then 2 weeks after that the front driver axle went, 06/01 the front crank seal went, 02/02 the transmission and the clutch went along with the egr system code hose not being attached to the dash.

Consumer made appointment to have recall 998-093 service performed and was told it would only take an hour, upon returning to pick it up consumer was told that the vehicle had not been serviced. Nlm

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0731 [2] Gear I Incorrect ratio
• P0732 [2] Gear 2 Incorrect ratio
• P0733 [2] Gear 3 Incorrect ratio
• P0510 [1] Closed Throttle Position Switch Malfunction
• P0120 [1] Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Malfunction
• P0505 [1] Idle Control System Malfunction
• P0100 [1] Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit Malfunction