Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V165000 Reported June 14, 2002

Nissan/power supply unit

Q: What is recall 02V165000?

NHTSA recall 02V165000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on June 14, 2002. It addresses: Nissan/power supply unit. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 15 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V165000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 14, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain electric passenger vehicles. Due to a change in the integrated circuit for the motor control unit, the power supply unit can go into the fail-safe mode under the conditions of low battery charge and full acceleration at speeds greater than 30 miles per hour.

Safety Consequence

This can result in a sudden loss of power by the drive motor.

Corrective Action

The lessors/operators of the 15 vehicles will be contacted and a technician will be sent to replace the motor control unit. owner notification began july 15, 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V165000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V165000

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

What is recall 02V165000?

NHTSA recall 02V165000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on June 14, 2002. It addresses: Nissan/power supply unit. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V165000 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.