Vehicle recall 94V194000 · October 5, 1994

1993-1994 Nissan Maxima

The aluminum wheels were clear coated several times to protect the metal finish.

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

Summary: The aluminum wheels were clear coated several times to protect the metal finish. Some excessive coating can leave the wheel nuts an excessive distance from the wheel hub when tightened, allowing them to loosen over time.
Consequence: This can cause the hub bolts to break and result in the wheel separating from the vehicle and a possible accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the clear plastic coating from the brake rotor mating surface on the back of each wheel and from the wheel nut mating surfaces. The wheels will be reinstalled and the wheel nuts tightened. Wheels, hub bolts, and nuts will be replaced if necessary.
Notes: System: wheels.vehicle description: gxe trim level model vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.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: 94V194000
Reported to NHTSA: October 5, 1994
Filed by: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: November 30, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 97,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels

Recall 94V194000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Nissan Maxima (1993-1994): 1994, 1993

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