1983 Nissan Pulsar
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Nissan Pulsar. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Nissan Pulsar. Newest first.
Due to improper operation of the secondary hood latch by owners using excessive force on the lever, the hood latch assembly may become damaged, resulting in separation of the secondary latch from the latch assembly.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the hood latch assembly with one that will reduce the likelihood of abuse or improper operation, free of charge.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear
The rear suspension rusted trough and broke. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat failures
Summary:approximately sixty percent of the reports alleged a failure ormalfunction of the seat back assembly, twelve of which involved anaccident.the remaining forty percent of the reports alleged a failureor malfunction of the seat track assembly, six of which involved anaccident.===
- Seat failures
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- Rear suspension overload
Summary:ranger has documented(!) to the agency that they build their micro-mini motorhomes to the gvwr of the MINI truck, but do not exceed the gvwr.this means that the unladen weight of the vehicle without fluids, equipment, and passengers IS at the maximum weight.analysis:the ranger vehicle IS overloaded.status:on…
Summary:ranger has documented(!) to the agency that they build their micro-mini motorhomes to the gvwr of the MINI truck, but do not exceed the gvwr.this means that the unladen weight of the vehicle without fluids, equipment, and passengers IS at the maximum weight.analysis:the ranger vehicle IS overloaded.status:on april 27, 1987 the defects review panel met and agreed to open a formal investigation into alleged micro-mini motorhome rear suspension overload.this engineering analysis was closed and upgraded to case c87-001-005.======
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery IS an important part of the vehicle electrical system and IS required to stay connected when the engine IS running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.
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