Recall 02V146000: 2001–2002 Infiniti I30 and 2 other models

Report received

May 30, 2002

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

90,500vehicles

Model years

2001–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.

Possible consequence

This can cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This could result in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Infiniti I3075 complaints
• 2002 Infiniti I302 complaints
• 2001 Infiniti I352 complaints
• 2002 Infiniti I3570 complaints
• 2001 Nissan Maxima172 complaints
• 2002 Nissan Maxima205 complaints