Nissan Maxima QX Recall R/2002/070: Front Suspension Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 15 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 42
- vehicles in the UK
- r2006
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Maxima QX vehicles built between 1 June 2001 and 31 January 2002. The front suspension transverse link rear pivot pin may break if subjected to an impact such as kerbing. The dealer will fit new left and right hand suspension transverse links. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension transverse link rear pivot pin may break if subjected to an impact such as kerbing. Failure of the pivot pin would adversely affect the stability and safe control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION CONCERN Defect: The front suspension transverse link rear pivot pin may break if subjected to an impact such as kerbing. Failure of the pivot pin would adversely affect the stability and safe control of the vehicle. Remedy: Fit new left and right hand suspension transverse links.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front suspension concern.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new left and right hand suspension transverse links.
Are You Affected?
Maxima QX built between 1 June 2001 and 31 January 2002 may be included. Nissan estimates 42 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Nissan, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
- Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the campaign code r2006 or the DVSA reference R/2002/070. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2002/039 on 27 May 2002, for brake pipe may leak. The one launched after it was R/2002/151 on 26 Nov 2002, for possible deflation of front left hand tyre. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/070, launched 15 July 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.