Recall 98V-064: 1998 Nissan Frontier Power Train Recall

NHTSA number

98V-064

Report date

Mar 25, 1998

Vehicles affected

3,000

Owners notified

Apr 13, 1998

The problem

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.

The risk

This could result in a crash if the parking brake is not engaged.

The fix

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

Notes

Owner notification began april 13, 1998.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-nissan-1 (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

Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	98V064000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Nissan Frontier	1998	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-064?

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.

How is recall 98V-064 fixed?

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

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.