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Vehicle recall 96V031000 · February 22, 1996

1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Due to the thickness of the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel, the space between the brake pedal and the transmission tunnel could catch a driver's right foot under the…

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

Summary
Due to the thickness of the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel, the space between the brake pedal and the transmission tunnel could catch a driver's right foot under the brake pedal.
Consequence
This condition could inhibit a driver from applying the brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel adjacent to the accelerator pedal.
Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic system; pedals and linkages. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V031000
Reported to NHTSA
February 22, 1996
Filed by
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification
September 2, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected
1,775
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Recall 96V031000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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