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Vehicle recall 96V253004 · August 17, 1998

1994-1995 Nissan Quest

The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.

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

Summary
The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.
Consequence
This can result in malfunction of the stop or rear running lamps. Center high mount stop lamp function is unaffected. Rear lamp malfunction can result in following drivers not being alerted to the subject vehicle's presence or intended actions, particularly in the case in which both lamps have malfunctioned.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies.
Notes
Owner notificationbegan October 12, 1998. 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 Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V253004
Reported to NHTSA
August 17, 1998
Filed by
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification
October 12, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected
62,370
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Recall 96V253004 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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