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Nissan Altima Brake Light Switch Misalignment Issue

NHTSA campaign 19V235000 · Reported Mar 25, 2019 · Nissan North America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

Either problem raises the risk of a crash, including an unexpected vehicle rollaway. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V235000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 25, 2019
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The bracket holding the brake light switch may be installed in the wrong spot, causing the brake switch to stay turned on. This can make the brake lights stay lit even when the driver isn't pressing the brake pedal, which may confuse other drivers. It can also let the transmission shift lever move out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed, allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Nissan dealer, or call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, to schedule the repair.
3. The brake pedal replacement is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V235000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Nissan Altima

Who to contact

Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-867-7669

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Nissan Lighting Recalls Cover Brake Lights, Turn Signals, and Headlights · all 5 Nissan recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles. The brake switch bracket may be in the incorrect location, which may cause the brake switch to remain on.
Safety risk: If the brake switch remains in the ON position, the brake lights will remain illuminated when the brakes are not being pressed, which may confuse other drivers. Additionally, the transmission shift lever may be moved out of the Park position without the brake pedal being pressed, allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new brake pedal as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.