Manual transmission: column shift assemblyRecall 04V-408 · 2004 Nissan Titan

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 04V-408 covers 5,664 2004 Nissan Titan for a manual transmission: column shift assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 19, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5,6641 model
ReportedAug 19, 2004Owners notified Sep 27, 2004
Complaints since459Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V408000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER, THE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FOR THE COLUMN SHIFTER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY.

The risk

DURING ITS USE THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE PORTION OF THE ASSEMBLY THAT HOLDS THE LEVER IN THE PARK POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

NISSAN RECALL NO. RU403.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 15, 2004 to April 28, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.