NHTSA Recall 02V146000: Suspension: lower arm
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 90,500 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Infiniti I30.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V146000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | May 30, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.
Safety risk
This can cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This could result in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owner notification began july 29, 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 1-800-662-6200.
Notes
Customers can 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 02V146000
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.