Nissan Sentra/200sx 1997

• Recall 85708 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also 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 51173 [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 10482 [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 10515 [USA]: Following vehicles may not be aware that the vehicle in front is stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  These vehicles do not meet the illumination requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
  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.
  owner notification is expected to begin by march 1998. Owners who do not receive the two new, free light bulbs 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 14724 [USA]: In the event of a vehicle crash, an occupant would not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of three styrofoam pads located in each rear door as part of the design for ensuring compliance with fmvss no. 214, "side door strength," was not installed.
  dealers will install the missing pad in each rear door.
  note:owner notification will begin during august 1996.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-nissan 1 (1-800-647-7261).Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 1998008 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 108 - lighting. The stop lamp does not meet the photometric requirements of the standard. Correction: new brighter stop lamp bulbs will be installed on affected vehicles. Labels with new bulb numbers will be placed on the lamp assemblies and in the owner's manual.

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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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• Recall 1997041 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Note: non-airbag equipped vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 115 - vehicle identification number. The eighth digit of the v.I.N. Is a "d" which indicates a dual airbag equipped vehicle. This digit should be an "s" to indicate that the vehicle is not equipped with airbags. Correction: a label will be applied to the a-pillar which will advise that the vehicle is not equipped with airbags and that all components of the vehicle are consistent with a vehicle which is not equipped with airbags.

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• Recall 1997140 [Canada]: Engine
  When the throttle position remains unchanged when driving for an extended period of time at low ambient temperatures, moisture may condense in the throttle chamber and freeze. This could result in the throttle being kept open and the engine not returning to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. Under certain conditions this could adversely affect vehicle braking. Correction: a modified throttle chamber gasket, which has a countermeasure sleeve, and a modified ecm, which controls egr operation under low ambient temperature, will be installed if necessary.

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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.

Have a 1997 nissan sentra 1.6 x e four-door sedan. This morning starting the vehicle i noticed the airbag light stayed on and begin to blank and would not shut off after further inspection i realize that no one had made any contact with my vehicle sitting in my driveway the vehicle is at 227xxx miles but i would never expect for a safety restraint system to expire or malfunction i really hope that nissan takes this into consideration.

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 nissan sentra. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

At a stop sign with the car in drive, the engine rpm accelerated by itself. Later while parking, with car in park, the engine accelerated and engine continued to rev. *tr

Car stolen from parking lot

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump and fuel lines needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle had not been to the dealer. The failure mileage was 153,000 and the current mileage was 167,000. Updated 01/05/13*lj updated 02/06/13

I have a 1997 nissan sentra and on a rainy day my windshield wipers quit working without warning. The wiper transmission motor sounds like its working but nothing happens. It has been suggested it is a faulty wiper arm. I found out about recall 98v093000 and called nissan north america. They informed me there is no open recall on the issue and that my vin number did not qualify for the recall. *kb

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 nissan sentra. The contact stated the windshield wipers stopped working on the vehicle. There was no warning prior to the windshield wipers failing. The manufacturer confirmed that nhtsa recall campaign id number: 98v093000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages) for the vehicle was closed. The contact was concerned about the safety issue. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 nissan sentra. The contact stated that he experienced several failures with the front and rear suspension, the hub and the steering. The sales dealer would not assist with repairs. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was 178,568.

I was driving my 1997 nissan sentra xe hit a small bump going at a low speed and my dual air bags deployed busting my windshield on the passenger side and on the drivers side it hit me in the face while i was driving causing bruising around my right eye. *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0100 [2] Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit Malfunction
• 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