NHTSA Recall 03V123000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V123000; Date: Mar. 31, 2003
If the gear displayed is different from the gear engaged, this could result in unexpected vehicle movement and a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Nissan Murano
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 128
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the nut that attaches the transmission gear selector shaft to the control valve lever in the transmission may not be adequately tightened. This could result in the transmission not actually being in the gear indicated by the gear selector lever. In addition, the transmission position display in the instrument panel may not be on or may be incorrect.
How to Fix:
Dealers will check the affected nut in the transmission shift lever linkage, and tighten it if necessary. Owner notification began April 15, 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:
Nissan recall no. R3009. Customers can 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: Apr 15, 2003
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