Nissan recalls 800,000 model year 2016-2019 Sentras

Nissan North America is recalling 807,376 model year 2016-2019 Nissan Sentras.

The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

Failure of the brake lights tot illuminate can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available Fall 2021.

Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed beginning April 7, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.

Owners may contact Nissan customer service at (800) 867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.