Vehicle recall 86V096000 · July 16, 1986

1985-1986 Nissan Maxima

There may be insufficient thickness of adhesive in the contact area between the bottom of the front windshield glass and the body.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: There may be insufficient thickness of adhesive in the contact area between the bottom of the front windshield glass and the body. Consequence of defect: this lack of adhesive may cause the windshield to dismount in an accident, thus failing to comply with FMVSS 212, windshield mounting and which may allow the occupants to be ejected out of the car, causing more serious injuries or death.
Remedy: Add more adhesive to bottom of front windshield glass.
Notes: System: windshield/FMVSS 212. Vehicle description: wagons and sedans.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V096000
Reported to NHTSA: July 16, 1986
Filed by: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: September 30, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 33,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Visibility › Windshield

Recall 86V096000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Nissan Maxima (1985-1986): 1986, 1985

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