Safety Recall NHTSA · 94V165000 Reported September 2, 1994

Power train:transmission:automatic:indicator:lever

Nissan North America, Inc. · Power Train · 1,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94V165000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
1,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 2, 1994

Defect Summary

The shift lever lock plate, which prevents the shift lever from being inadvertently moved from park to drive or neutral position, can be broken by the transmission shift position pin.

Safety Consequence

Inadvertent movement of the transmission shift lever without operator action can cause vehicle movement which can result in a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the shift position pin from breaking the shift lever 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 94V165000 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 94V165000

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

What is recall 94V165000?

NHTSA recall 94V165000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on September 2, 1994. It addresses: Power train:transmission:automatic:indicator:lever. The recall affects approximately 1,000 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 94V165000 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.