Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V200000 Reported June 2, 2003

Nissan/brake stop lamp switch

Nissan North America, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 60,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V200000
Manufacturer Campaign
R3011
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
60,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 2, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain sedan and coupe model vehicles, the brake stop lamp switch may malfunction.

Safety Consequence

If this occurs, the brake lamps will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which could result in a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. owner notification began on june 23, 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 03V200000 or campaign R3011.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V200000

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

What is recall 03V200000?

NHTSA recall 03V200000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on June 2, 2003. It addresses: Nissan/brake stop lamp switch. The recall affects approximately 60,000 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 03V200000 or the manufacturer campaign number R3011. 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.