Vehicle recall 87V056000 · April 16, 1987
1987 Nissan Diesel CPC12BT
The trailer light cord is wired so that when left turn signal is flashing on the trailer, the right turn signal will flash.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The trailer light cord is wired so that when left turn signal is flashing on the trailer, the right turn signal will flash. Also, when switch for tail light and license plate light are turned on, the marker lights burn.
- Consequence
- Malfunctioning of trailer lighting could confuse otherdrivers and present a safety hazard.
- Remedy
- Correct wiring so that lights function properly.
- Notes
- System: wiring for lights.vehicle description: class 7 truck tractors.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V056000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 16, 1987
- Filed by
- NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
- Owner notification
- June 23, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 82
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan Diesel CPC12BT (1987): 1987
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