Large Recall NHTSA · 21V135000 Reported March 3, 2021

Brake lights may not illuminate

Nissan North America, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 807,376 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V135000
Manufacturer Campaign
PM971
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
807,376
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 3, 2021
Completion Rate
59.06

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 nissan sentra vehicles. the brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

Safety Consequence

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 1, 2022. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. nissan's number for this recall is pm971.

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 21V135000 or campaign PM971.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V135000

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

What is recall 21V135000?

NHTSA recall 21V135000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on March 3, 2021. It addresses: Brake lights may not illuminate. The recall affects approximately 807,376 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 21V135000 or the manufacturer campaign number PM971. 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.