Nissan North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Nissan North America, Inc. in 1983. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 20, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES

THE HOOD LATCH MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE HOOD IN POSITION DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO A DEFORMATION OF THE HOOD DURING MANUFACTURE.

NHTSA ID: 83V125000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 9,858

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY LATCH AT NO CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 26, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER

THE WIPER BLADE MAY EXTEND TOO FAR AND CATCH ON THE RADIO ANTENNA BRACKET. THE CONNECTION OF THE WIPER ARM AND THE PIVOT COULD BE DAMAGED. THE CONDITION IS CAUSED BY AN INCORRECT SETTING OF THE WIPER ARM HEIGHT ABOVE THE PIVOT.

NHTSA ID: 83V112000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 238,055

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, THE WIPER ARM PIVOT WILL BE REPLACED AND THE WIPER STROKE ADJUSTED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 1, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS

THE LEFT SIDE FUEL TANK SUPPORT COULD BECOME RUSTY IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE SALT IS USED FOR SNOW REMOVAL. SUPPORT MAY RUST ENTIRELY THROUGH, ALLOWING TANK TO TILT DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE.

NHTSA ID: 83V058000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 328,318

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

UPON INSPECTION, CORRODED SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH REINFORCEMENT AND U-SHAPED BRACKETS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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