Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V331000 Reported December 12, 2002

Nissan/fmvss 108/headlamp adjustment

Nissan North America, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 36,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V331000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
36,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 12, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain sedans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." in the assembly of the headlamps, it is necessary to have a means to adjust the headlamps. tamperproof caps to prevent horizontal adjustment of the headlamps are then installed. some of these vehicles are missing the tamperproof caps.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the missing tamperproof caps on the headlamp assemblies. owner notification began january 20, 2003. 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 infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V331000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V331000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V331000?

NHTSA recall 02V331000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on December 12, 2002. It addresses: Nissan/fmvss 108/headlamp adjustment. The recall affects approximately 36,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V331000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.