Lever and linkage: column shiftRecall 13V-095 · 2012–2013 Nissan NV

Nissan North America, Inc. recall 13V-095 covers 18,880 2012–2013 Nissan NV for a lever and linkage: column shift problem, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2013.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected18,8801 model
ReportedMar 15, 2013Owners notified Apr 15, 2013
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 13V095000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.

The risk

As a consequence of the incorrect display, although the gear indicator may display that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

What to do

The fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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 December 20, 2010 to January 4, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.