Reported Feb 22, 19961,775 vehicles affectedNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Aug 1, 1995 – Jan 1, 1996
The defect
Due to the thickness of the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel, the space between the brake pedal and the transmission tunnel could catch a driver's right foot under the brake pedal.
The risk
This condition could inhibit a driver from applying the brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The remedy
Dealers will remove the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel adjacent to the accelerator pedal.
System: brakes; hydraulic system; pedals and linkages. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Note: 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 1-800-424-9393.