NHTSA Recall 96V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V031000; Date: Feb. 22, 1996
This condition could inhibit a driver from applying the brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Nissan Pathfinder
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,775
Recall Summary:
Due to the thickness of the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel, the space between the brake pedal and the transmission tunnel could catch a driver's right foot under the brake pedal.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel adjacent to the accelerator pedal.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic system; pedals and linkages. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 2, 1996
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