Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V288000 Reported October 2, 2000

Nissan/fmvss 102/shift cable lock plate

Nissan North America, Inc. · Power Train · 76,652 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V288000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
76,652
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 2, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect. " these vehicles could have a shift cable lock plate that is too brittle and can break. the gear shift lever and the "prndl" indicator may move, but the transmission will not shift out of the park position. over a period of time, the transmission could shift out of the park position, but the gear indicated on the display may differ from the gear engaged in the transmission.

Safety Consequence

If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift cable lock plate.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V288000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V288000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V288000?

NHTSA recall 00V288000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on October 2, 2000. It addresses: Nissan/fmvss 102/shift cable lock plate. The recall affects approximately 76,652 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V288000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.