Transport CanadaMedium Risk
2016 NISSAN SENTRATransport Canada Recall #2021114
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch could fail. If this happens, the brake lights may not turn on when the brakes are applied and it may not be possible to start the engine.
Safety Risk
Brake lights that do not work properly could result in road users being confused of the driver's intentions, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the stop lamp switch. The dealer will also install a grommet to protect the switch.
46,737 vehicles affectedMfr ref: PM971Updated June 10, 2026