Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With An Electronic Throttle Control System, The Stopper For The Accelerator Pedal Will Prevent Excessive Movement Of The Accelerator Position Sensor. If The Driver Applies Overly Excessive Force To The Accelerator Pedal While At The Same Time Pushing It To The Right, The Pedal Can “Over Travel” Due To The Design Of The Pedal Stopper.
Make Of Vehicle
INFINITI
Model Of Vehicle
I35
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V043000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
This Will Cause The Engine MalfunCTIon Indicator Lamp To Come On And The Engine Speed To Be Severely Limited. If This Occurs Unexpectedly, It Could Lead To A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Accelerator Pedal Stopper. Owner Notification Began March 11, 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 800-662-6200.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010726
End Of Manufacture
20011012
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
39000
Date Owners Notified
20020311
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020212