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2002 Nissan Maxima recall: power train

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 11, 2002. It covers about 843 vehicles.

vehicles affected
843
reported
Jan 11, 2002
owners notified
Dec 12, 2001
related complaints
14

Power train

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system, the odometer in the subject vehicles registers distance in kilometers instead of miles as is specified in the design. The odometer does not have a label that indicates "kilometers" or "km" as required by fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the odometer to determine if it is correct and, if not, will replace the speedometer/odometer assembly. Owner notification began december 12, 2001. 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 number 02V010000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about transmission problems.

2002 Nissan Maxima

Questions about recall 02V010000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Nissan Maxima power train?

Yes. Recall 02V010000, reported on January 11, 2002, covers about 843 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V010000?

Dealers will inspect the odometer to determine if it is correct and, if not, will replace the speedometer/odometer assembly. Owner notification began december 12, 2001. 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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