The problem
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.
The risk
If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift cable lock plate.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-288 (00V288000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Power train › Automatic transmission |
| Report date | October 2, 2000 |
| Owners notified | November 6, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 76,652 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-288 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift cable lock plate.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 76,652 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.