Nissan Recall 14V-803: Power train – automatic transmission

Affected: 2015 Nissan Armada. Filed with NHTSA on December 19, 2014, covering about 194 vehicles.

The problem

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Due to interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing, the parking pawl may not fully engage.

The risk

This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign14V-803 (14V803000)
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
ComponentPower train › Automatic transmission
Report dateDecember 19, 2014
Owners notifiedJanuary 19, 2015
Vehicles affected194
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 14V-803 repair free?

Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 194 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.