1998 Nissan Frontier Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Nissan Frontier. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 98V064000Mar 25, 19983,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
  Covers: Nissan Frontier 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty passenger trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. A securing pin inside the automatic transmission control device assembly can come loose allowing the shift lever to be inadvertently moved out of the park position with the key in the ignition.

  Possible consequence: This could result in a crash if the parking brake is not engaged.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the automatic transmission control device assembly and replace it if necessary.

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• 98V065000Mar 25, 199820,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Webbing
  Covers: Nissan Frontier 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty passenger trucks equipped with bucket seats. In certain frontal crashes, the front seat belt can slip between the seat bottom finisher and the seat back plastic recliner handle where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the recliner lever.

  Possible consequence: If the seat belt is completely severed, it can increase the risk of serious injury to an occupant in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the plastic handle on the end of the seat back reclining lever fwith a different shape handle which will prevent the seat belt from slipping between the handle and the seat.

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