Vehicle recall 02V146000 · May 30, 2002
Infiniti I30, Infiniti I35 and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This can cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This could result in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 30, 2002
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 29, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 90,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Infiniti I30 (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Infiniti I35 (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Nissan Maxima (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
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