Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V316000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V316000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 6,500 affected units, NISSAN/SPARE TIRE WHEEL RIM, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a v6 engine, an incorrect size wheel rim for the spare tire was provided in these vehicles. the wheel rim does not fit properly as a replacement for a front wheel.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the spare tire wheel rim with a new one, and remount the spare tire on it. owner notification began january 13, 2003. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V316000
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-11-26T00:00:00
Subject: Nissan/spare tire wheel rim
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 6,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R2021
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a v6 engine, an incorrect size wheel rim for the spare tire was provided in these vehicles. the wheel rim does not fit properly as a replacement for a front wheel.
Consequence Summary: When installed on the front of the vehicle, the wheel rim will contact the brake caliper causing a loud rubbing noise and could result in wear on the caliper and/or wheel rim if driving continues. continued usage of the spare tire wheel at the front location can also result in loosening of the lug nuts and deterioration in braking performance. this could eventually cause the wheel assembly to separate form the vehicle and result in loss of control and a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the spare tire wheel rim with a new one, and remount the spare tire on it. owner notification began january 13, 2003. 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-9gmk-mkx7-xi4w
NHTSA ID: 02V316000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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