Nissan North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Nissan North America, Inc. in 1985. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 13, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING

THE STEERING COLUMN IS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING GEAR BY MEANS OF SPLINED SHAFT COUPLINGS. THESE COUPLINGS ARE SECURED WITH A TRANSVERSE BOLT AND LOCKWASHER. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED AND TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH THE SPLINES PROVIDE ADEQUATE COUPLING TO PERMIT OPERATION, EXTENDED USE MAY RESULT IN SPLINE DISENGAGEMENT AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CORECTIVE ACTION: INSPECT AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY TO PRECLUDE SPLINE DISENGEMENT.

NHTSA ID: 85V146000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,340

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 1, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS

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.

NHTSA ID: 85V021000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 11,900

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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