Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 18,880
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2013-03-15
- Owners notified
- 2013-04-15
Defect description
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.
Safety risk
As a consequence of the incorrect display, although the gear indicator may display that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.