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2002 NISSAN Maxima VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issues.

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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #02V043000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, THE STOPPER FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL PREVENT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. IF THE DRIVER APPLIES OVERLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PUSHING IT TO THE RIGHT, THE PEDAL CAN "OVER TRAVEL" DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE PEDAL STOPPER.
Risk if Unfixed
THIS WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP TO COME ON AND THE ENGINE SPEED TO BE SEVERELY LIMITED. IF THIS OCCURS UNEXPECTEDLY, IT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Free Fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 11, 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 800-662-6200.
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Other NISSAN Maxima 2002 Recalls

AIR BAGS
3 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall

Other NISSAN Maxima Years

2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
8 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
2 recalls
2005
2 recalls
2004
2 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2001
7 recalls
2000
3 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2002 NISSAN Maxima safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL recall for the 2002 NISSAN Maxima? (Campaign #02V043000)

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, THE STOPPER FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL PREVENT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. IF THE DRIVER APPLIES OVERLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PUSHING IT TO THE RIGHT, THE PEDAL CAN "OVER TRAVEL" DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE PEDAL STOPPER. THIS WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP TO COME ON AND THE ENGINE SPEED TO BE SEVERELY LIMITED. IF THIS OCCURS UNEXPECTEDLY, IT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 11, 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 800-662-6200.