Recalls for 1984 Nissan 300zx

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Posted on: 1995-11-29
Description
This is not a safety recall campaign in accordance with federal regulation 573.  However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.  The campaign will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses of affected vehicles which could leak.

Consequence
Fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Nissan dealers will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles.

Notes
Note: nissan has decided to conduct a safety improvement campaign to replace the fuel injectors and related hoses without charge.  Owners can contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.  

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Posted on: 1987-07-13
Description
Unintended acceleration may occur, for example, when shifting from the park position.

Consequence
This could result in a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Install a shift interlock system which prevents the transmission shift lever from being moved from the park position unless the brake pedal is depressed.

Notes
System: accelerator/transmission.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmission.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Posted on: 1984-05-04
Description
Brakes may fail suddenly when applied.  Components within the master cylinder may be expelled because a clip which retains them may not be properly installed.

Consequence


Corrective Action
A new c clip will be installed at no charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; master cylinder.consequences of defect: if the clip falls off or breaks, and brakes areforcefully applied, brake fluid and braking function will be lost.  Loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.

DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 1985-03-11
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace headlight switch as necessary.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: headlight switch.

DEFECT #5 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Posted on: 1983-12-08
Description
The hood latch may fail to hold the hood in position due to a misalignment of the secondary hood latch.  This condition is due to a deformation of the hood during manufacture.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new secondary latch at no charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; hood latch.consequences of defect: if the primary latch is not properly engaged whenclosing the hood, a failure of the secondary latch to engage will allow thehood to open, blocking the drivers vision and creating a risk of a vehicleaccident.