Recall - A/T Shift Cable Lock Plate Replacement: Overview

Reference:
NTB00-082

Date:
October 25, 2000

VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
2000 FRONTIER/XTERRA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE REPLACEMENT

CAMPAIGN / NHTSA I.D. #: PU001 / 00V-288

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2000 Frontier (D22) with A/T
2000 Xterra (WD22) with A/T

APPLIED VINs:
2000 Frontier: 1N6*D2***YC358342 - 415425
2000 Xterra: 5N1*D2***YC541162 - 591174

INTRODUCTION

Nissan has determined that some 2000 model year Nissan Frontier and Xterra vehicles may have a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. An Automatic Transmission Shift Cable Lock Plate may break because of an improper heat treating process. A broken lock plate could cause the automatic transmission shift selector lever to operate improperly. This could result in the transmission becoming stuck in the P (Park) position or the gear indicated on the selector lever display may differ from the gear engaged in the transmission. If the gear displayed is different from the gear engaged, this could result in a crash. A new shift cable lock plate is available to repair this condition.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number PU001 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.

NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED

The total number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 71,300.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

It is the retailer's responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall, which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners, and vehicles in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory, which are the subject of a safety recall, must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Campaign (CM) line claim using the claims coding information table as shown.

Expenses:





If required, towing expenses to the nearest Nissan dealer should be submitted using the table as shown.