Reason for Recall
The stop lamp switch on some 2016-2019 Sentra vehicles may become contaminated with silicon off-gassing from silicon-based grease used in surrounding components in close proximity. Oxidation may occur at the switch contact surface due to electric arcing, resulting in silicon dioxide build-up. This build-up may lead to open circuit issues and an inoperative stop lamp switch.
If this condition occurs, you may notice a malfunction indicator light (MIL) ‘ON,’ the rear stop lamps may not illuminate and/or the engine may not start. If the rear stop lamps do not illuminate when braking, this could increase the risk of a crash.
What Nissan Will Do
Parts are now available. Your Nissan dealer will replace the stop lamp switch and install a switch protective grommet, at no cost for parts and labor. This free service should take about less than an hour to complete. However, your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their work schedule.
What You Should Do
Please contact your Nissan dealer in order to arrange an appointment to have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. Please bring this notice with you when you keep your service appointment.
The stop lamp switch on the subject vehicles may become contaminated with silicon off-gassing from silicon-based grease used in surrounding components (HVAC and brake booster clevis pin) in close proximity. Oxidation may occur at the switch contact surface due to electric arcing, resulting in silicon dioxide build-up. This build-up may lead to open circuit issues and an inoperative stop lamp switch.
If this condition occurs, the customer may notice illumination of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lamp(s), the rear stop lamps may not illuminate and/or the engine may not start/crank. Rear stop lamps not illuminating could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
This free service should take up to one (1) hour to complete but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their work schedule.
The customer may continue to drive the vehicle unless the following conditions occur:
• Illuminated Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lamp(s)
• Intermittent or current no-start/crank condition
• Intermittent or current inoperative brake lights
If any of the conditions do apply, please contact your local Nissan dealer for immediate service and instructions on how to transport your vehicle to the dealership. Rental is available under the campaign while parts are on order.
No, any authorized Nissan dealer is able to perform the recall campaign.
Please submit your reimbursement form via email or fax by downloading and completing the following form.
Address:
Nissan Consumer Affairs
PO Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
Phone:
1-800-867-7669
Hours of operation:
7am – 8pm (CT) Monday – Friday
7am – 5pm (CT) Saturday