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1982 NISSAN 280Z

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 5 TSBs

87V098000 Jul 6, 1987
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
183,519 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
SEAT BELT MOUNT PULLED LOOSE FROM RUSTED ATTACHMENT ON FLOOR.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jul 17, 1997
FRAME RAILS RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING FRONT BUMPER TO FALL OFF.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1982 NISSAN 280Z

5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
NTB-09-101 Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-129 Sep 13, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE
NTB-09-030 Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030 Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030 Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN 280Z

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP85013 Opened: Jan 31, 1985 , Closed: Mar 26, 1985
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1978
FRAME RAIL RUST
FRAME RAIL RUST
DP79046 Opened: May 3, 1979 , Closed: Oct 19, 1979
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1973
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN PUT IN REVERSE
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN PUT IN REVERSE

NISSAN 280Z - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN 280Z across all model years (1975, 1983).

14 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NISSAN 280Z - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1983 1 2 View
1982 (current) 1 2
1981 1 2 View
1980 1 1 View
1979 2 0 View
1978 2 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 3 0 View

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