Nissan North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Nissan North America, Inc. in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 20, 1999

(Campaign #: B0073)

NISSAN/TAIL LAMP SOCKETS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.

NHTSA ID: 99V347002

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 67,000

Consequence Summary:

IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 5, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/FUEL TANK STRAPS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.

NHTSA ID: 99V205002

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 1,600

Consequence Summary:

THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL TANK SEPARATION OR FUEL LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 20, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/ALTERNATOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.

NHTSA ID: 99V129000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 17,000

Consequence Summary:

IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 25, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/SEAT LUBRICATION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH E-Z ENTRY SEATS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN CHAIR THAT HAS INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE ACTUATOR SPRING IN THE LATCH COULD DEFORM AFTER REPEATED USE, CAUSING THE LATCH TO REMAIN IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT WILL SLIDE FREELY ON THE SEAT TRACK AND THE SPRINGS ON THE TRACK WILL MOVE THE SEAT TO THE EASY ENTRY POSITION TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID: 99V056002

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 1,600

Consequence Summary:

AN UNLATCHED SEAT TRACK COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK FOR THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR, WHICH INCLUDES THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH MECHANISM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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