Recall 02V-043
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2002 Infiniti I35 and 1 other model: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-043
- Reported
- February 12, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 39,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with an electronic throttle control system, the stopper for the accelerator pedal will prevent excessive movement of the accelerator position sensor. If the driver applies overly excessive force to the accelerator pedal while at the same time pushing it to the right, the pedal can "over travel" due to the design of the pedal stopper.
The risk
This will cause the engine malfunction indicator lamp to come on and the engine speed to be severely limited. If this occurs unexpectedly, it could lead to a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new accelerator pedal stopper. Owner notification began march 11, 2002. 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-[removed] or infiniti at [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Infiniti I35 2002
- Nissan Maxima 2002