02V298000: Reprogram Electronic Control Module (02V298000)

02V298000: REPROGRAM ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2002 Nissan Frontier

2002 Nissan Xterra

Campaign No: 02V298000

Mfg. Campaign No: R2013

Number of Affected Vehicles: 5000

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2001 07 15

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2002 01 01

DEFECT SUMMARY

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with a supercharger, under certain conditions, such as full throttle in low gear when the engine is not fully warmed up and at cold ambient temperature, the amount of intake air flow through the air flow meter may exceed the maximum preset diagnosis limit value.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY

This will cause the engine control system to go into the failsafe mode. Under this condition, the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate and engine speed will not exceed 2400 RPM regardless of the throttle position, increasing the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owner notification began January 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.