CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The rearview camera harness can be damaged, causing the camera image on the display to distort or disappear. A camera that does not show a clear view behind the vehicle reduces the driver's rear visibility, which increases the risk of a crash.
An authorized Nissan dealer will inspect the rearview camera and its harness for damage and replace them if needed. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. You can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Altima | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra | 20202021 |