NHTSA Recall 02V165000: Electrical system
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15 vehicles. It affects 2000 Nissan Altra.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V165000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | June 14, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 15, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain electric passenger vehicles. Due to a change in the integrated circuit for the motor control unit, the power supply unit can go into the fail-safe mode under the conditions of low battery charge and full acceleration at speeds greater than 30 miles per hour.
Safety risk
This can result in a sudden loss of power by the drive motor.
Remedy
The lessors/operators of the 15 vehicles will be contacted and a technician will be sent to replace the motor control unit. Owner notification began july 15, 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.
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 02V165000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Altra | 2000 |
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.