The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. A rear lamp will not illuminate because the metal barrel in the light bulb socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing due to inadequate heat resistance of the plastic at the lamp operating temperature.
The risk
The stop/tail combination lamp or the turn signal lamp will not function.
The fix
Dealers will replace the bulb sockets in the rear combination lamps.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-234 (98V234000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Exterior lighting › Tail lights |
| Report date | September 21, 1998 |
| Owners notified | November 30, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 100,032 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the lights
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-234 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the bulb sockets in the rear combination lamps.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 100,032 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.