NHTSA recall 02V146000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Infiniti I30 and 2 more
Reported May 30, 200290,500 vehicles affectedNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Jun 21, 2001 – Jan 29, 2002
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.