NHTSAVISIBILITY
Nissan North America, Inc. - Windshield Air Bubbles Can Obscure VIN/FMVSS 205
Published: July 1, 2024Recall ID: 24V498000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An owner who cannot see their VIN clearly may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Affected Products
Windshield Air Bubbles Can Obscure VIN/FMVSS 205
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Windshield Air Bubbles Can Obscure VIN/FMVSS 205 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V498000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V498000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials." |
| Completion rate | 92.97 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA38. |
| Consequence summary | An owner who cannot see their VIN clearly may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | PMA38 |
| Potentially affected | 1608 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |