Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V123000 Reported March 31, 2003

Nissan/transmission selector shaft nut

Nissan North America, Inc. · Power Train · 128 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V123000
Manufacturer Campaign
R3009
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
128
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 31, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, the nut that attaches the transmission gear selector shaft to the control valve lever in the transmission may not be adequately tightened. this could result in the transmission not actually being in the gear indicated by the gear selector lever. in addition, the transmission position display in the instrument panel may not be on or may be incorrect.

Safety Consequence

If the gear displayed is different from the gear engaged, this could result in unexpected vehicle movement and a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will check the affected nut in the transmission shift lever linkage, and tighten it if necessary. owner notification began april 15, 2003. 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

  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 03V123000 or campaign R3009.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V123000

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

What is recall 03V123000?

NHTSA recall 03V123000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on March 31, 2003. It addresses: Nissan/transmission selector shaft nut. The recall affects approximately 128 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 03V123000 or the manufacturer campaign number R3009. 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.