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Vehicle recall 94V165000 · September 2, 1994

1995 Nissan Altima

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
Inadvertent movement of the transmission shift lever without operator action can cause vehicle movement which can result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the shift position pin from breaking the shift lever lock plate.
Notes
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
94V165000
Reported to NHTSA
September 2, 1994
Filed by
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification
October 17, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected
1,000
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Recall 94V165000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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