Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1125803 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 22, 2010 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Nissan |
| Component | Turn Signal |
| Production period | January 26, 1999 — October 2009 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,319 units |
Defect
The turn signal switch circuit in the flasher unit is improperly designed. When the switch is operated, the resulting current flow generates arc discharge at the contacts, causing contact wear. In the worst case, the turn signal lamps may fail to illuminate.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the flasher unit with the corrected part and replace the turn signal switch with a new unit.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| PA-ACW41 | Civilian | ACW41-035001 — ACW41-035020 |
| PA-AHW41 | Civilian | AHW41-030029 — AHW41-036125 |
| PA-AJW41 | Civilian | AJW41-035001 — AJW41-035221 |
| PA-AVW41 | Civilian | AVW41-030026 — AVW41-035533 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
（３）側面方向指示器を備えた車両の方向指示器スイッチにおいて、フラッシャーユニットの回路が不適切なため、当該スイッチ操作時の通電によりアーク放電が発生し、接点が摩耗するものがあり、最悪の場合、方向指示器が点灯しないおそれがある。
改善措置
（３）全車両、当該フラッシャーユニットを対策品と交換するとともに、方向指示器スイッチを新品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3002394