2002 Maxima recall - front suspension cracking
06-21-2002, 10:35 PM
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2002 Maxima recall - front suspension cracking
New to the forum and enjoying my one month old Maxima, but I received a call from the dealer concerning a recall. Apparently there are some components in the front suspension that are being recalled for complete replacement due to stress cracking problems. Performed a quick scan of the forums but didn't locate any other correspondence about this. Wanted to get the word out so you can schedule a fix with your local dealer. My car will be in on 6/22 to be fixed, and I will post details of what is replaced.
On a slightly related topic, they refused to pay for a rental car however after escalating the issue to Nissan Consumer Affairs they kindly offered to pay for a one day rental car. Time's money and I can't afford to be without my wheels - the reason I bought it was to get some reliable transportation anyway!
Whilst Nissan is performing recall mailouts, my dealer was good enough to call me directly to schedule the repair. I suggest you do the same at your earliest convenience. Look forward to hearing any other feedback from others who may have further info on this topic.
Oh, and what's up with the hesitation upon acceleration???
On a slightly related topic, they refused to pay for a rental car however after escalating the issue to Nissan Consumer Affairs they kindly offered to pay for a one day rental car. Time's money and I can't afford to be without my wheels - the reason I bought it was to get some reliable transportation anyway!
Whilst Nissan is performing recall mailouts, my dealer was good enough to call me directly to schedule the repair. I suggest you do the same at your earliest convenience. Look forward to hearing any other feedback from others who may have further info on this topic.
Oh, and what's up with the hesitation upon acceleration???
06-21-2002, 11:03 PM
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I snapped one off March 1. A whopping 36 hours after driving it off the dealers lot. I went to the dealer by my work to get my recall work done and they told me it wasn't all that serious and to wait until I got the letter. Morons...
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06-22-2002, 08:39 AM
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Re: 2002 Maxima recall - front suspension cracking
Originally posted by Stang Guy
New to the forum and enjoying my one month old Maxima, but I received a call from the dealer concerning a recall. Apparently there are some components in the front suspension that are being recalled for complete replacement due to stress cracking problems. Performed a quick scan of the forums but didn't locate any other correspondence about this. Wanted to get the word out so you can schedule a fix with your local dealer. My car will be in on 6/22 to be fixed, and I will post details of what is replaced.
On a slightly related topic, they refused to pay for a rental car however after escalating the issue to Nissan Consumer Affairs they kindly offered to pay for a one day rental car. Time's money and I can't afford to be without my wheels - the reason I bought it was to get some reliable transportation anyway!
Whilst Nissan is performing recall mailouts, my dealer was good enough to call me directly to schedule the repair. I suggest you do the same at your earliest convenience. Look forward to hearing any other feedback from others who may have further info on this topic.
Oh, and what's up with the hesitation upon acceleration???
New to the forum and enjoying my one month old Maxima, but I received a call from the dealer concerning a recall. Apparently there are some components in the front suspension that are being recalled for complete replacement due to stress cracking problems. Performed a quick scan of the forums but didn't locate any other correspondence about this. Wanted to get the word out so you can schedule a fix with your local dealer. My car will be in on 6/22 to be fixed, and I will post details of what is replaced.
On a slightly related topic, they refused to pay for a rental car however after escalating the issue to Nissan Consumer Affairs they kindly offered to pay for a one day rental car. Time's money and I can't afford to be without my wheels - the reason I bought it was to get some reliable transportation anyway!
Whilst Nissan is performing recall mailouts, my dealer was good enough to call me directly to schedule the repair. I suggest you do the same at your earliest convenience. Look forward to hearing any other feedback from others who may have further info on this topic.
Oh, and what's up with the hesitation upon acceleration???
i believe the hesitation is due to the drive by wire throttle. Do a search, has been talked about before.
06-22-2002, 05:11 PM
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yeah, my service engine light came on, so i went to the dealer to get it checked out, and their like.. by the way.. we need to do some recall work, i said ok. and it was the transerse link i think, what does that do? and how serious of a thing is it.
06-22-2002, 10:03 PM
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Originally posted by slickrick
yeah, my service engine light came on, so i went to the dealer to get it checked out, and their like.. by the way.. we need to do some recall work, i said ok. and it was the transerse link i think, what does that do? and how serious of a thing is it.
yeah, my service engine light came on, so i went to the dealer to get it checked out, and their like.. by the way.. we need to do some recall work, i said ok. and it was the transerse link i think, what does that do? and how serious of a thing is it.
I was lucky. Mine broke while breaking and the car was almost stopped when it snapped.
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06-23-2002, 11:31 AM
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Originally posted by slickrick
so how can i tell if they really foxed it, becasue on thursday im going on a 320 mile drive at about 80 mph, and if its not fixed and i get into an accident, and im still alive, lawsuit!
so how can i tell if they really foxed it, becasue on thursday im going on a 320 mile drive at about 80 mph, and if its not fixed and i get into an accident, and im still alive, lawsuit!
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06-23-2002, 12:19 PM
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I got a call from the Nissan lady saying the parts are in for my recall fix. Couple weeks ago I was at the dealership getting my 12000 km tune up and they put something on the work order regarding the recall but no one explained that to me.
Now that I have FSTB on, do they need to take that off to get the fix done? What if it doesn't come off like some people said?
Now that I have FSTB on, do they need to take that off to get the fix done? What if it doesn't come off like some people said?
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