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NHTSA recall 94V035000

Vehicle Speed Control · Nissan North America, Inc.

February 28, 1994report date
206,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Engine movement can be transmitted to the airflow meter/filter housing and support bracket, which is mounted in the engine air duct, causing the throttle cable housing to pull out of the cable guide. This may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position when the gas pedal is released.

Why it matters: If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, loss of throttle control could result in an accident.

The fix: Nissan will reposition the throttle cable housing in the support bracket to provide additional slack for engine movement. A rubber stopper will be clamped to the cable to maintain the correct position for the cable at the support bracket. In addition, the throttle cable will be tested for pull out…

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All model years NHTSA lists

1993 Nissan Altima, 1994 Nissan Altima.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 94V035000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.