Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V043000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 39,000 affected units, NISSAN/THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 800-662-6200.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V043000
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-02-12T00:00:00
Subject: Nissan/throttle control system
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 39,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 800-662-6200.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2w8i-7xts_hup4
NHTSA ID: 02V043000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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