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2001-2002 Infiniti I30, Infiniti I35 and others recall: lower arm

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 30, 2002. It covers about 90,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected
90,500
reported
May 30, 2002
owners notified
Jul 29, 2002
related complaints
71

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.
Risk
This can cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This could result in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. 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 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.

Recall number 02V146000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 71 complaints about suspension problems.

2001 Infiniti I302002 Infiniti I302001 Infiniti I352002 Infiniti I352001 Nissan Maxima2002 Nissan Maxima

Questions about recall 02V146000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2002 Infiniti I30, Infiniti I35 and others lower arm?

Yes. Recall 02V146000, reported on May 30, 2002, covers about 90,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V146000?

Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. 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 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.

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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