NHTSA recall 98V-064 (98V064000)

power train recall reported March 25, 1998 - about 3,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V064000
Also written as: 98V-064
Reported: March 25, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~3,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-064 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Frontier - 1998

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