Defect. 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.
Risk. DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy. 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.
Filed May 24, 200627,176 vehiclesCk Motorsport, Inc.
Defect. 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.
Risk. WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy. 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.
Filed May 24, 19952,730,462 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy. OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
All 3 campaigns on file, newest first.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Tires
Filed Nov 16, 2016NM
AROUND FIVE YEARS AGO, WE BOUGHT 4 NEW DOUGLAS ULTRA TRAC 2 TIRES FROM THE LOCAL WALMART. THE TRUCK WAS RETIRED FROM HIGHWAY USE SHORTLY AFTER AND THE TIRES HAVE LESS THAN A THOUSAND MILES USE ON THEM. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN LIGHT USE AROUND THE HOUSE TO MOVE MATERIALS AFTER, AND SEEN LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED MILES USE. SILVER CITY NEW MEXICO IS A RURAL AREA WITH NO SMOG AT AROUND 6 THOUSAND FEET. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE YARD, WENT TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THAT A REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT ON THE INSIDE REAR. THE FAILURE HAD COME FROM THE BEAD OF THE TIRE, ON THE SHADED SIDE OF THE WHEEL. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO BE SEEN ON THE TIRE. ON EXAMINING THE TIRE BEFORE REMOVAL, I FOUND THAT THE RUBBER WAS SO DETERIORATED THAT I COULD TEAR IT, CHORD INCLUDED, WITH MY BARE HANDS (I'M NEARLY 70 AND DISABLED). I FELT THAT THESE TIRES ARE A CONSIDERABLE SAFETY HAZARD. HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO CONTACT THE LOCAL WALMART MANAGEMENT WITHOUT SUCCESS. HAS ANYTHING BEEN DONE TO REMOVE THESE TIRES FROM USE?
Suspension
Filed Jul 21, 201218,343 milesRI
THIS TRUCK HAS 18300 ORIG MILES THE FRAME IS ROTTED SO BAD THAT IT IS READY TO BREAK IN HALF. I GOOGLED THIS AND FOUND MANY OTHER PICKUPS AND PATHFINDERS THAT USE THE SAME FRAME ASSY ALSO ROTTED BADLY . THIS SEEMS TO BE THE SAME AS TOYOTA. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE CONTACT ME ON THIS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 27, 2010WI
1991 NISSAN D21 PICK UP TRUCK. CONSUMER STATES HE NEEDS THE STOPPING DISTANCE FROM 60 MPH *TGW THE CONSUMER WOULD ALSO LIKE INFORMATION ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM, *JB
Structure › Frame and Members
Filed Feb 17, 2009PA
THE FRAME ON MY 1991 NISSAN PICKUP TRUCK RUST OUT ON BOTH SIDES AND ALMOST SNAP CLEAN THROUGH. ITS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY A FEW INCH OF STEEL ON FRAME. *TR
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System
Filed Jun 13, 200810 milesWA
THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, FILTER FILLS UP WITH WATER, CAUSING THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM TO RUST OUT, AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR TO RUST SHUT, FLOODING THE ENGINE, FIX IS REPLACE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, REBUILD/REPLACE AIR INDUCTION CONTROLS, AND THE FILTER AND CANISTER, AND DRILL A SMALL DRAIN HOLE IN THE CANISTER SO THAT THE CONDENSATION CAN DRAIN OUT, UNTIL NISSAN MAKES A BETTER REPLACEMENT CANISTER FOR THE FILTER. *TR
Air Bags › FrontalCrash2 injured
Filed Nov 22, 2004135,000 milesCA
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GARAGE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Filed Aug 21, 200483,000 milesIL
TIMING CHAIN, TIMING CHAIN COVER DEFECT (NISSAN KA24E). TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE CAUSES DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF TIMING CHAIN COVER. COOLANT SEEPS INTO OIL PAN CAUSING OVERHEATING AND STALLING. *JB
Tires › Tread/Belt
Filed Sep 11, 2000HI
I CHECKED AND NO DOT#'S WERE ON TIRE STARTING WITH DOT, FIRST SET TIRES TREAD BLEW OFF BACK TIRES, NOW SECOND SET IS STARTING TO SEPARATE, CONTACTED DEALER AND TIRE MANUFACTURER BOTH BASICALLY TOLD ME TO BAD!*AK( DOT NUMBER: NOT ONTIRE TIRE SIZE: 30/9.5/15 )
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Filed Dec 2, 1999ME
AFTER REPAIR OF RECALL (95V103002) IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPLACE THE RESTRAINTS AS INSTRUCTED IN THE RECALL. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALER. *AK
Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage
Filed Sep 28, 1999TX
THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH MY 1991 NISSAN PICKUP IS THAT THE SEAT BELTS INADVERTANTLY UNLOCKING AT WILL. A COWORKER MENTIONED HIS SON'S 1991 NISSAN PICKUP WAS RECALLED OR TSB FOR SEAT BELTS INADVERTANTLY UNLOCKING.
Power Train › Clutch Assembly
Filed Jul 28, 1999VA
CLUTCH FAILED TWICE. *YC
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls
Filed Jul 18, 1999CA
POWER WINDOW FAILURE - WITHIN 6 MONTHS, BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW GLASS FELL INTO DOOR PANEL, CAUSING SECURITY AND WATER DAMAGE PROBLEM. FAN BLADE: THE NYLON FAN BLADE HAS MULTIPLE WIDE (.08" THROUGH) CRACKS AND FRACTURES BETWEEN THE FAN BLADES. *AK
Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage
Filed Apr 24, 1999TX
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS FRAYING AT THE POINT WHERE THE GUIDE/LATCH PULLS IT THROUGH WHEN ENGAGED INTO ANCHORED LOCK.
Seats › Front Assembly › ReclinerCrash2 injured
Filed Jan 20, 1999OK
WHEN TRUCK WAS REAR ENDED AT A STOP SIGN BY A HALF TON PICKUP, THE SEAT SLIPPED OUT OF PLACE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND COLLAPSED. THE SEAT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
Seat Belts › Front › AnchorageCrash
Filed Oct 26, 1998OH
REPORT WAS GIVEN BY TROOPER T. BEE. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, CAUSING THE SEAT BELTS TO DISCONNECTED FROM THE ANCHORS. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Jul 1, 1998CA
WHEN SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO OVERDRIVE WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, OVERDRIVE DID NOT WORK. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. *AK
Power Train
Filed Nov 12, 1997TX
SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WARPED, NEEDLE BEGAN TO DRAG AND CURRENTLY HANGS AWHILE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, NEEDLE SHOWS 30 OR 70 MPH AND VEHICLE GOING 15 OR 60MPH.
Power Train
Filed Oct 14, 1997NY
SPEEDOMETER CABLE FAILED.
Seats › Front Assembly › Head RestraintCrash1 injured
Filed Jun 10, 1997MN
IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE INTERGRATED HEAD REST WHICH IS NOT ADJUSTABLE, THE DRIVER RECEIVED SEVERE WHIPLASH, AND STILL CANNOT RECOVER. *AK
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly
Filed Mar 3, 1997CA
BROKEN SPRING LEAF PUNCTURED A HOLE IN GAS TANK. *AK
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › GasolineFire
Filed Dec 17, 1996AL
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION, A FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Filed Sep 9, 1996NY
CONSUMER STATES THAT SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (95V-103.002). *AK
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Filed Jul 8, 1996OR
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, HAD BELT BUCKLES REPLACED AND LATER THE BUCKLES BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. RECALL #95V103002. *AK
Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle BarCrash
Filed May 17, 1996WA
FAILURE OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT, DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT CAME OUT THE BUCKLE.*AK
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly
Filed Jan 2, 1996TX
THE REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE TWO TIMES CONSUMER IS GOING TO REPLACE FOR THE THIRD TIME . TT
Power Train › Manual Transmission
Filed Sep 19, 1995TN
5 SPEED TRANSMISSION LOCK UP IN 1ST AND REVERSE GEAR. TT
Seat Belts2 injured
Filed May 15, 1995HI
DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT UNHOOKED;HOOKED LEFT SHOULDER;PULLED MUSCLES IN LEFT SHOULDER;VEHICLE RAN OVER BUMP IN ROAD; ALSO, PASSENGERS SIDE DEFECTIVE. TT
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Filed Apr 21, 1995FL
VEHICLES DRIVER SIDE BELT BUCKLE DISENGAGES WHILE IN USE INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO WARNING.(PE94-083). TT
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Filed Mar 29, 1995NH
FRONT SEAT BELT ON DRIVERSAND PASSENGERS SIDES BECAME UNLATCHED. TT
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle AssemblyCrash1 injured
Filed Mar 14, 1995CA
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 25MPH, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCHED WHEN HIT TELEPHONE POLE, POLICE CHECKED BUCKLE 4 TIMES. TT
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear
Filed Feb 16, 1995CA
DRIVER'S WINDOW RATTLES AND DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. *SKD
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Apr 7, 2009. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.