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SevereNHTSA·13V095000·Announced 2013-03-15

Nissan Recalls 2012-2013 NV Models Due to Transmission Shift Lever Defect

Nissan is recalling 2012-2013 NV vehicles because an incorrectly installed clip may cause the gear indicator to mismatch the actual gear position, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission shift linkage) that can cause the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, posing a significant risk of injury or crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Nissan NV vehicles manufactured between December 20, 2010, and January 4, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The recall affects approximately 18,880 units.

The defect involves the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, which may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the actual gear shift lever position. This discrepancy means that even if the indicator displays that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured, allowing it to roll away unexpectedly and increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN NV
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
18,880

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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