Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake fluid reservoir cap is missing a required warning label. This is a safety issue because it may affect your ability to stop safely.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, there's a risk you may not be able to stop your vehicle in an emergency, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
You'll receive a new brake fluid reservoir cap and instructions by mail. If you don't want to install it yourself, you should take your car to a Nissan dealership for a free repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP IS MISSING PART OF THE REQUIRED BRAKE FLUID WARNING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO ENSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Original — Remedy
NEW BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS WILL BE MAILED TO VEHICLE OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. THE LETTERS WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO REPLACE THEIR OWN BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP TO TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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