Recall - Accelerator Pedal Stop Replacement: Overview

Reference:
NTB02-027

Date:
March 7, 2002

VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
2002 MAXIMA ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOP

CAMPAIGN I.D. # \ NHTSA # :
R2001\02V-043

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2002 Maxima (A33)

APPLIED VINS:
JN1DA31**2T 000011 to 001804
JN1DA31**2T 200011 to 204465
JN1DA31**2T 300014 to 308328
JN1DA31**2T 400011 to 419097

NOTE:
Use Service Comm to determine campaign applicability.

INTRODUCTION

Nissan has determined that some 2002 model year Nissan Maxima vehicles may have a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. Under usual driving conditions, the stopper for the accelerator pedal will prevent excessive movement of the accelerator position sensor. However, it the driver pushes the pedal to the stopper with overly excessive force while at the same time pushing it to the right, the pedal may "over travel" due to the design of the stopper. This could cause the engine malfunction indicator lamp to come on and the engine speed to be severely limited. It this occurs unexpectedly, it could lead to a crash.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number R2001 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 number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 30,592.

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 shown.

Campaign I.D.: R2001