Component Description
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19960701
End Date Of Manufacturing
19980630
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
22000
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19990216
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
19981214
Record Creation Date
19981223
Regulation Part Number
571
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF WITHOUT PLACING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT."
Consequence Summary
IF THIS OCCURRED AND THE DRIVER FAILED TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO 'PARK' OR ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY IF PARKED ON A SLOPE.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT.
Recall Notes
THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V-215.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 16, 1999.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 1-800-647-7261 (1-800-NISSAN1). ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
