Headlight Recall Datadot feedback
#1
Headlight Recall Datadot feedback
My uncle works at a body shop. He gets 3/4 stolen max headlight jobs a week, from insurance companies. The shop is in Highland Park NJ near new brunswick and edison. He has recently been getting Maximas that had the datadots/bracket recall done. With the brackets properly installed the lights are almost impossible to steal. But the drawback is the thief with hack at your car worse. He has several attempted Hid thefts where the lights were never stolen but the fenders and hoods where shredded. Its reassuring but still sucks. If we all get the recall done word might get around and thieves might slow down and find a new victim.
#3
Originally Posted by adamschwartz
My uncle works at a body shop. He gets 3/4 stolen max headlight jobs a week, from insurance companies. The shop is in Highland Park NJ near new brunswick and edison. He has recently been getting Maximas that had the datadots/bracket recall done. With the brackets properly installed the lights are almost impossible to steal. But the drawback is the thief with hack at your car worse. He has several attempted Hid thefts where the lights were never stolen but the fenders and hoods where shredded. Its reassuring but still sucks. If we all get the recall done word might get around and thieves might slow down and find a new victim.
Does the recall effect HID's bought from Courtesy Nissan and placed in a 2000 max? or is it only for the 2002-2003 models that came from the dealer? I paid $1100 for mine on sale a little over a year ago and have never had anyone try to steal them, but why take chances?
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Originally Posted by adamschwartz
My uncle works at a body shop. He gets 3/4 stolen max headlight jobs a week, from insurance companies. The shop is in Highland Park NJ near new brunswick and edison. He has recently been getting Maximas that had the datadots/bracket recall done. With the brackets properly installed the lights are almost impossible to steal. But the drawback is the thief with hack at your car worse. He has several attempted Hid thefts where the lights were never stolen but the fenders and hoods where shredded. Its reassuring but still sucks. If we all get the recall done word might get around and thieves might slow down and find a new victim.
#5
Originally Posted by skalberti
Does the recall effect HID's bought from Courtesy Nissan and placed in a 2000 max? or is it only for the 2002-2003 models that came from the dealer? I paid $1100 for mine on sale a little over a year ago and have never had anyone try to steal them, but why take chances?
#6
So my service adv did not lie to me. he said it will take over two hours take the light out prefectly and it impossible to take out just like thoose high end cars like new the 04 max. before the recall you actually grab the light bend it or shake and right now you can't really move or shake the light at all. The piont is if every one did the reacall the thevies will slow down. or get moore plubicies like news, to get thevies aware of data dot. nissan aready step up to the plate it up the people to take this offer,
#7
Originally Posted by adamschwartz
My uncle works at a body shop. He gets 3/4 stolen max headlight jobs a week, from insurance companies. The shop is in Highland Park NJ near new brunswick and edison. He has recently been getting Maximas that had the datadots/bracket recall done. With the brackets properly installed the lights are almost impossible to steal. But the drawback is the thief with hack at your car worse. He has several attempted Hid thefts where the lights were never stolen but the fenders and hoods where shredded. Its reassuring but still sucks. If we all get the recall done word might get around and thieves might slow down and find a new victim.
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Now it's the Maxima owner's responsibility to get this recall performed so thieves will go elsewhere. I'm sure there will be a learning curve with these dumba$$ thieves (just look at how many org members claim that their AE lights are still being ripped out because the thief doesn't look before he leaps), but eventually the word will get out that the Maxima is no longer the primary provider of Xenon bulbs and ballasts!!!
If someone has a copy of the recall letter sent out to the 02-03 owners, please post it so other's on the org can get a hold of it and bring it to their dealers. I have a PDF version to post, but need a host. If you would like to help by hosting my PDF PM me with an email address where I can forward it.
#8
Fox 5 problems solvers should do a new story on the HIDS, saying that they are just about impossible to remove because of the recall. Its the least they can do since i blame them partly because they televised how easy it was to remove them. Then all the theives came out of the woodwork.
#9
Originally Posted by JoeyC502
Fox 5 problems solvers should do a new story on the HIDS, saying that they are just about impossible to remove because of the recall. Its the least they can do since i blame them partly because they televised how easy it was to remove them. Then all the theives came out of the woodwork.
#11
this is why it still doesn't make me feel good.. i rather have them take my headlights than screw up the whole front end (fenders, hood and bumper) that will make it look like the car was in a front end collision or something and i have to deal with paintwork and risk getting a ****ty job done which will hurt me in the long run and make me suffer every time i look at the car.
my headlights were stolen but it was a very clean job. Although they managed to fry my ECU and screw up 1 door handle breaking into the car.. i didn't have any visible damage to the front end.
my headlights were stolen but it was a very clean job. Although they managed to fry my ECU and screw up 1 door handle breaking into the car.. i didn't have any visible damage to the front end.
#12
Originally Posted by adamschwartz
My uncle works at a body shop. He gets 3/4 stolen max headlight jobs a week, from insurance companies. The shop is in Highland Park NJ near new brunswick and edison. He has recently been getting Maximas that had the datadots/bracket recall done. With the brackets properly installed the lights are almost impossible to steal. But the drawback is the thief with hack at your car worse. He has several attempted Hid thefts where the lights were never stolen but the fenders and hoods where shredded. Its reassuring but still sucks. If we all get the recall done word might get around and thieves might slow down and find a new victim.
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Thank you for the update. I guess it'll take some time before thieves come to realize that our HIDs are more difficult to "procure" (courtesy of Data Dots/brackets) than before. (figures crossed)
#13
I work in the serive department of a Nissan Dealership in NJ, when I started working there I saw at least 3 02/03 Maximas missing headlights and since the DataDot recall has been in effect I haven't seen one yet. I think the thieves are starting to realize how much harder it is to get out with the DD recall. BTW for those of you with 00/01 headlights and HIDs in them I'm pretty sure you can go to the parts counter and buy the brackets used in the DD recall.
#14
Originally Posted by YeYo
I work in the serive department of a Nissan Dealership in NJ, when I started working there I saw at least 3 02/03 Maximas missing headlights and since the DataDot recall has been in effect I haven't seen one yet. I think the thieves are starting to realize how much harder it is to get out with the DD recall. BTW for those of you with 00/01 headlights and HIDs in them I'm pretty sure you can go to the parts counter and buy the brackets used in the DD recall.
#15
Originally Posted by charliekilo3
You might not be seeing any because they would probably be repaired at a body shop outside of the dealership that you work at.
#16
Sounds exactly like what the folks in the service department of Hilltop Nissan, in NJ, told me. Actually they said a customer came in with damage to the fender and hood, but neither light was taken.
I hope I never have to test this new deterence device, but in case I am marked I'm glad I did the recall.
I hope I never have to test this new deterence device, but in case I am marked I'm glad I did the recall.
#19
Originally Posted by imxelite
Can us Philly people go in and get the data dots done also, or is it just for the New Jersey and New York folks.
As well as New York and New Jersey, the letter from Nissan indicated that the recall does apply to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and eastern Pennsylvania Maxima owners.
When I get home, I'll scan the letter and post it.
#20
Originally Posted by F23A4
Short answer: Yes!!
As well as New York and New Jersey, the letter from Nissan indicated that the recall does apply to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and eastern Pennsylvania Maxima owners.
When I get home, I'll scan the letter and post it.
As well as New York and New Jersey, the letter from Nissan indicated that the recall does apply to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and eastern Pennsylvania Maxima owners.
When I get home, I'll scan the letter and post it.
#22
Awesome news guys!!! Now everyone needs to go out there and get them done so the trend shifts..
Hopefully they will now be harder to steal then an ACura or BMW set...so the tides will turn and we will be finally left alone.
That sucks that they still F the car up in the process. Maybe you could put a sticky on the headlight somehwere and say (brackets installed" or something like that...
Keep us posted if anyone learns of anyhting else.
Hopefully they will now be harder to steal then an ACura or BMW set...so the tides will turn and we will be finally left alone.
That sucks that they still F the car up in the process. Maybe you could put a sticky on the headlight somehwere and say (brackets installed" or something like that...
Keep us posted if anyone learns of anyhting else.
#24
Originally Posted by F23A4
Short answer: Yes!!
As well as New York and New Jersey, the letter from Nissan indicated that the recall does apply to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and eastern Pennsylvania Maxima owners.
When I get home, I'll scan the letter and post it.
As well as New York and New Jersey, the letter from Nissan indicated that the recall does apply to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and eastern Pennsylvania Maxima owners.
When I get home, I'll scan the letter and post it.
http://dev.rootaxs.com/DataDotDoc.PDF
#27
Originally Posted by adamschwartz
My uncle works at a body shop. He gets 3/4 stolen max headlight jobs a week, from insurance companies. The shop is in Highland Park NJ near new brunswick and edison. He has recently been getting Maximas that had the datadots/bracket recall done. With the brackets properly installed the lights are almost impossible to steal. But the drawback is the thief with hack at your car worse. He has several attempted Hid thefts where the lights were never stolen but the fenders and hoods where shredded. Its reassuring but still sucks. If we all get the recall done word might get around and thieves might slow down and find a new victim.
awesome it works. Now everyone go and get it done ASAP!!!!
#28
Originally Posted by tmuscedere
dead link above
SOUNDMIKE, if you read this... Is the PDF still on your site?
Also, STUDMAN was going to post it on his website. I'm not sure if the link was already dead when I PMed him with it.
If anyone wants the PDF and the link's not working, just PM me, and I'll email it to you.
#30
Originally Posted by itdood
I never got a letter for this, I live in southeastern PA, in Montgomery County. I just called Montgomerville Nissan, and they said they could do the Data DOTs for me, I have an appointment to do that, the sensor recall, and the throttle hesitation TSB on 1-30-04. Big day for the 'ol Max.
It should cover all of PA.
Call your dealer...
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#31
I got the HID theft deterant kit about 6 months ago, can the DataDots be put on my car after I already had the other kit in.
I ask because it seems like taking my lights out would destory the rivit looking bolts that are in there, so can I still get the DataDots?
Thanks
I ask because it seems like taking my lights out would destory the rivit looking bolts that are in there, so can I still get the DataDots?
Thanks
#32
Yes they can, I also had my HID theft kit put in when it came out last year. I then brought it in for the datadots last month and they did it. Actually the only proof that it was done was those pathetic cartoon stickers they slap on everywhere.
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