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Nissan 300ZX Recall 85V021: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

NHTSA campaign 85V021, reported March 1, 1985, 11,900 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V021NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Problem
IMPURE LUBRICATING GREASE USED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCHES COULD CONTAMINATE ONE OR MORE CONTACT POINTS. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS COULD BE DELAYED OR NOT LIGHT WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED ON OR WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH IS OPERATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HEAD LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Affected vehicles

Nissan 300ZX1984
Nissan Pulsar1984