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Nissan Sentra Brake Light Switch May Fail

NHTSA campaign 21V135000 · Reported Mar 3, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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Brake lights that do not turn on can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V135000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 3, 2021
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Nissan is recalling certain Sentra vehicles because the brake light switch inside the vehicle can become contaminated. When the switch is contaminated, it may not be able to close its electrical circuit the way it should, and as a result, the brake lights might not turn on when the driver presses down on the brake pedal. Brake lights not working the way they should increases the risk of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Nissan dealer or call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769.
3. The brake light switch 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 21V135000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Nissan Sentra
2019 Nissan Sentra

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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All 14 Sentra recalls

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Safety risk: The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

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