Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-03-25.
Recall campaignNHTSA 98V064000
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Component
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
3,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-03-25
Owners notified
1998-04-13
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A SECURING PIN INSIDE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE ASSEMBLY CAN COME LOOSE ALLOWING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BE INADVERTENTLY MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION.
Safety risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 13, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.