300ZX V6-2960cc SOHC Turbo (VG30ET) (1984)
Technical Service Bulletin # 87SIS
Date: 870701
Recall - Shift Interlock Addition
Models
1984-1987 300ZX
& 1979-1983 280ZX
Section
Recall Campaign Bulletin
Classification
Bulletin No.
87SIS
Date
July 1, 1987
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN, 1979-87 280ZX AND 300ZX SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM
AUTHORIZATION
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, authorizes Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. (NMC) to conduct a voluntary recall campaign on all 1979-83
280ZX and 1984 through April 1987 production 300ZX vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.
INTRODUCTION
Some owners of 1979-1987 model 280ZX and 300ZX vehicles equipped with automatic transmission have reported incidents of unintended acceleration
when shifting from the "Park" position. Reports of unintended acceleration are not unique to Nissan, but are known to involve many other automobile
manufacturers.
Nissan has investigated these reports in 280ZX and 300ZX models and has confirmed that no general or specific vehicle defect exists. Nevertheless, in
order to maintain the current high level of consumer satisfaction and confidence in the safety of 280ZX and 300ZX vehicles, Nissan Engineers have
developed a Shift Interlock System which prevents the transmission shift lever from being moved from the "Park" position unless the brake pedal is
pressed. The brake system in 280ZX and 300ZX vehicles is the safety feature capable of overriding any increase in vehicle speed and controlling the
movement of the vehicle.
All owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by letter to bring their vehicles to a Nissan dealer to have a Shift Interlock System installed. This
service will be performed free of charge. A copy of the owner's letter is shown on page 24 for your information.
Identification Number, Dealer Responsibility & Parts Information
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number 87SIS to the campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature
dealing with this campaign.
Note:
The small number to the right of the bulletin date is the number sequence of the documents published for this campaign.
SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL AFFECTED
All 1979-83 28OZX and 1984 through April 1987 production 300ZX with automatic transmission. See details below for VINs.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
1.
It is the dealer's responsibility to install a Shift Interlock System on each vehicle falling within the affected VIN range of this campaign which for
any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and
vehicles on dealer used car sales lots.
2.
All owners of 1979-87 models within the affected VIN range will be notified on or after July 6, 1987.