Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Nissan Altima
Reported Sep 2, 19941,000 vehicles affectedNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Jul 1, 1994 – Aug 1, 1994
The defect
The shift lever lock plate, which prevents the shift lever from being inadvertently moved from park to drive or neutral position, can be broken by the transmission shift position pin.
The risk
Inadvertent movement of the transmission shift lever without operator action can cause vehicle movement which can result in a vehicle accident.
The remedy
Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the shift position pin from breaking the shift lever lock plate.
System: power train; transmission; automatic; indicator; lever.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.