NHTSA Recall 02V043000: Vehicle speed control
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Infiniti I35.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V043000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | February 12, 2002 |
| Owner notification | March 11, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 02V043000
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.