Recall 02V010000: Nissan Maxima
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Summary
The problem. 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."
The fix. 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.
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V010000
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Report received
- January 11, 2002
- Owners notified
- December 12, 2001
- Built
- Sep 5, 2001 – Oct 10, 2001
- Units affected
- 843
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 101
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Maxima: 2002
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.