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1998 Nissan Frontier recall: gear position indication (prndl)

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 25, 1998. It covers about 3,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,000
reported
Mar 25, 1998
owners notified
Apr 13, 1998
related complaints
9

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty passenger trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. A securing pin inside the automatic transmission control device assembly can come loose allowing the shift lever to be inadvertently moved out of the park position with the key in the ignition.
Risk
This could result in a crash if the parking brake is not engaged.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the automatic transmission control device assembly and replace it if necessary.

Recall number 98V064000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about transmission problems.

Questions about recall 98V064000

Is there a recall on the 1998 Nissan Frontier gear position indication (prndl)?

Yes. Recall 98V064000, reported on March 25, 1998, covers about 3,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V064000?

Dealers will inspect the automatic transmission control device assembly and replace it if necessary.

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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