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NHTSA Recall 02V299000: Suspension: rear

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 143,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nissan Frontier.

143,000
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2003
owners notified (December 10)
NHTSA campaign02V299000
Manufacturer campaignR2019
ComponentSUSPENSION › REAR
Report receivedNovember 12, 2002
Owner notificationDecember 10, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor.

Safety risk

This can result in corrosion and eventual failure of the wheel bearing. If this occurs, the wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced. The ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. Owner notification began december 10, 2003. 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 02V299000

Make and modelModel years
Nissan Frontier2001, 2002, 2003
Nissan Xterra2001, 2002, 2003

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.