NHTSA Recall 02V316000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V316000; Date: Nov. 26, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Nissan Frontier
Component: Wheels:rim
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 6,500
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 13, 2003
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