Recall 99V-347: 1999–2000 Nissan Frontier, 1999 Nissan Quest

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Dec 20, 1999, covering about 67,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-347
Report date
Dec 20, 1999
Vehicles affected
67,000
Owners notified
Jan 18, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.

The risk

If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.

The fix

Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.

Notes

Nissan recall no. D0073.owner notification is expected to begin during january 2000.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).

Recall details

ManufacturerNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentExterior Lighting › Tail Lights
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V347002

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nissan Frontier1999, 2000All years
Nissan Quest1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-347?

Vehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.

How is recall 99V-347 fixed?

Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.