NHTSA Recall 02V010000: Power train
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 843 vehicles. It affects 2002 Nissan Maxima.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V010000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received | January 11, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 12, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system, the odometer in the subject vehicles registers distance in kilometers instead of miles as is specified in the design. The odometer does not have a label that indicates "kilometers" or "km" as required by FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays."
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the odometer to determine if it is correct and, if not, will replace the speedometer/odometer assembly. Owner notification began december 12, 2001. 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V010000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.