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.
- 1979 Nissan 280Z0 complaints
- 1980 Nissan 280Z1 complaints
- 1981 Nissan 280Z2 complaints
- 1982 Nissan 280Z2 complaints
- 1983 Nissan 280Z1 complaints
- 1984 Nissan 300ZX42 complaints
- 1985 Nissan 300ZX75 complaints
- 1986 Nissan 300ZX59 complaints
- 1987 Nissan 300ZX28 complaints
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.