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Nissan Sentra Recall 22V244: Right Headlight May Be Misaimed, Reducing Night Visibility

NHTSA campaign 22V244, reported April 13, 2022, 5,520 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain 2020 Nissan Sentra vehicles equipped with LED headlights, the right-hand headlight may be misaligned. A misaimed headlight does not light the road as intended, which can reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.

If your vehicle is affected, an authorized Nissan dealer will replace the right-hand headlight at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022.

You can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with recall number R20B4, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V244Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Sentra vehicles, equipped with LED headlights. The right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-hand headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R20B4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Nissan Sentra2020