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HighNHTSA·22V244000·Announced 2022-04-13

Nissan Recalls 2020 Sentra Vehicles for Headlight Misalignment

Nissan is recalling 2020 Sentra vehicles with LED headlights because the right-hand headlight may be misaligned, potentially reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle lighting) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Sentra vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The recall addresses a defect where the right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the right-hand headlight free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Nissan's internal number for this recall is R20B4.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN SENTRA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
5,520

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SENTRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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