Recall 94V-165
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1995 Nissan Altima: Power train (automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 94V-165
- Reported
- September 2, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- 1,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The shift lever lock plate, which prevents the shift lever from being inadvertently moved from park to drive or neutral position, can be broken by the transmission shift position pin.
The risk
Inadvertent movement of the transmission shift lever without operator action can cause vehicle movement which can result in a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the shift position pin from breaking the shift lever lock plate.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: power train; transmission; automatic; indicator; lever.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact nissan at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Altima 1995