Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V012002 Reported March 3, 1998

Nissan/fmvss 118

Nissan North America, Inc. · Visibility · 46,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V012002
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
46,500
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 3, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: mini vans. these vehicles were produced with power windows that can be closed after the ignition key is turned to the "off" position and the right front (passenger) door is opened. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss 118, "power-operated window systems."

Safety Consequence

There is the potential for unsupervised children to operate the power windows, increasing the risk of personal injury to the child.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a label reminding owners not to leave children unattended because the power windows can operate for 15 minutes after the vehicle ignition has been turned off unless the driver's door is opened. also included are instructions describing how and where this label is to be installed. if an owner prefers, their dealer can install this label for them.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V012002 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V012002

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V012002?

NHTSA recall 98V012002 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on March 3, 1998. It addresses: Nissan/fmvss 118. The recall affects approximately 46,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V012002 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.