NHTSA Recall 03V123000: Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 128 vehicles. It affects 2003 Nissan Murano.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V123000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R3009 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Report received | March 31, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, the nut that attaches the transmission gear selector shaft to the control valve lever in the transmission may not be adequately tightened. This could result in the transmission not actually being in the gear indicated by the gear selector lever. In addition, the transmission position display in the instrument panel may not be on or may be incorrect.
Safety risk
If the gear displayed is different from the gear engaged, this could result in unexpected vehicle movement and a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will check the affected nut in the transmission shift lever linkage, and tighten it if necessary. Owner notification began april 15, 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
Nissan recall no. R3009. 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 03V123000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Murano | 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.