NHTSA Recall 01V376000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 81,393 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Nissan Sentra.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V376000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | December 12, 2001 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles were missing tamperproof caps that prevent horizontal headlamp adjustment.
Safety risk
These caps are installed to prevent misadjustment of the headlamps.
Remedy
Dealers will install a tamperproof cap over the horizontal adjustment screw for both headlamps. Owner notification began january 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V376000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.