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Recall campaign87V098000

Recall 87V098000: 1979–1983 Nissan 280Z and 1 other model

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
Report received
Jul 6, 1987
Manufacturer
Nissan north america, inc.
Potentially affected
183,519vehicles
Model years
1979–1987

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

Unintended acceleration may occur, for example, when shifting from the park position.

Possible consequence

This could result in a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Install a shift interlock system which prevents the transmission shift lever from being moved from the park position unless the brake pedal is depressed.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.