NHTSA recall 94V-165 (94V165000)

power train recall reported September 2, 1994 - about 1,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V165000
Also written as: 94V-165
Reported: September 2, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~1,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION CAN CAUSE VEHICLE MOVEMENT WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO PREVENT THE SHIFT POSITION PIN FROM BREAKING THE SHIFT LEVER LOCK PLATE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-165 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Altima - 1995

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