Vehicle recall 85V021000 · March 1, 1985
Nissan 300ZX and PULSAR
Impure lubricating grease used in the headlight switches could contaminate one or more contact points.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Impure lubricating grease used in the headlight switches could contaminate one or more contact points. Operation of the headlights could be delayed or not light when the switch is turned on or when the dimmer switch is operated. Consequence of defect: loss of head lights while driving could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace headlight switch as necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: headlight switch.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V021000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 1985
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,900
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan 300ZX (1984): 1984
- Nissan PULSAR (1984): 1984
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