Recall - Wiper Linkage Modification: Overview
Reference:NTB98-069
Date:
August 7, 1998
VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
1995-98 SENTRA/200SX WIPER & SEAL INSTALLATION
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION NO: 98V-093
APPLIED VEHICLE:
1995 - mid 1998 Sentra / 200SX (B14)
APPLIED VIN # 'S SMYRNA:
Sentra; 1N4*B41D**C700022 to 1N4*B41D**C970327
200SX; 1N4*B42D**C500001 to 1N4*B42D**C513834
MEXICO:
Sentra; 3N1AB41D**L000034 to 3N1AB41D**L059223
INTRODUCTION
On 1995 - mid 1998 Sentras and 200SXs, there is potential for water to enter a wiper arm linkage ball joint. This could result in gradual wear inside the joint and cause the wipers to stop working while they are being used, which could result in an accident.
Nissan is conducting a voluntary recall campaign to install a seal which prevents water from entering the ball joint in the windshield wiper linkage in vehicles which fall within the applied VIN range.
Additionally, for certain vehicles, a wiper pivot and sections of the wiper linkage will be replaced. Please refer to the chart shown and consult Service Comm to determine the correct procedure to follow for the vehicle being serviced.
NOTE:
THE REQUIRED REPAIR PROCEDURE MUST BE VERIFIED VIA SERVICE COMM
When using the table above, a VIN for a vehicle being serviced may appear in more than one repair category. SERVICE COMM must be used to determine the correct repair procedure. Only one repair is required per VIN.
Service Procedure A (PNC P8141)
Service Procedure B (PNC P8108)
Service Procedure C (PNC P8153)
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number 98V-093 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
Approximately 490,000
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
The dealer is responsible for checking Service Comm for the campaign status on every vehicle falling within the range of this campaign which enters the service department for any reason. This includes vehicles purchased from the dealer, vehicles purchased from another dealer, and vehicles purchased from private parties. Federal law requires that new vehicles in inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While this law only applies to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to also correct any used vehicles in their inventory which fall within the range of this campaign prior to sale.
PARTS INFORMATION
Required Parts
Parts Inventory Management - It is highly recommended that when the Foam Seal, P/N 66853-0M025 is receipted into inventory, that the part be billed out to the service department as shop supplies. This will automatically relieve the parts inventory of any on hand quantities. Since this part number is a master pack part number and there is no individual part number established for the individual foam seals, this practice will keep inventory shortages / overages in line.
Because the foam seal is shipped in a master pack quantity of 21 pieces, dealers are encouraged not to order excess quantities. Over ordering of these foam seals may deplete PDC supplies. Since this is a voluntary safety recall we want to ensure that all dealers have an adequate supply of the foam seals to meet the needs of the customer. Additionally, related replacement parts should only be required if the original part on the vehicle is lost or damaged during the repair process.
Warranty Administration - Since there is no individual part number for the foam seal to claim on each of the recall claims, a special expense code has been established for the foam seal replacement. This expense code (563) will reimburse the dealer for the individual foam seal piece price with a 40% warranty parts markup. (The reimbursable cost of the individual foam seal is calculated as follows: Cost of Part Number 66853-0M025 divided by 21 plus the 40% dealer markup). Dealers claiming master pack part number 66853-0M025 will have the claim suspended. Please refer to the warranty section of this bulletin to obtain the proper claim coding.
CLAIMS INFORMATION