The problem
Certain sedans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." in the assembly of the headlamps, it is necessary to have a means to adjust the headlamps. Tamperproof caps to prevent horizontal adjustment of the headlamps are then installed. Some of these vehicles are missing the tamperproof caps.
The fix
Dealers will install the missing tamperproof caps on the headlamp assemblies. Owner notification began January 20, 2003. 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 Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 02V-331 (02V331000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Exterior lighting › Headlights |
| Report date | December 12, 2002 |
| Owners notified | January 20, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 36,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the lights
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 02V-331 repair free?
Yes. Infiniti dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install the missing tamperproof caps on the headlamp assemblies. Owner notification began January 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 36,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.