Recall 13V095 affects 18,880 2012-2013 Nissan Nv vehicles for an incorrectly installed shift-lock clip. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 18,880 2012-2013 Nv vehicles with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers because an incorrectly installed lock clip can make the gear indicator show the wrong position. If the indicator shows Park while the transmission is not secured, the vehicle can roll away and increase the risk of injury or a crash; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2012-2013 Nissan Nv uses a steering column-mounted transmission shift lever, the stalk beside the steering wheel that moves the automatic transmission into park, reverse, neutral, or drive. A gear selector plate and lock clip help keep the indicator aligned with the lever position, so the position shown to the driver matches the gear selected.
On affected Nissan Nv vehicles, the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip was installed incorrectly. Normal road vibration can loosen the relationship between the selector plate and the lever. When that happens, the gear position indicator shows a different position from the actual shift lever position.
There is no warning sign before failure. The sign of the defect is the mismatch itself: the indicator does not agree with where the column shift lever is placed.
Who's affected?
The scope is tied to the automatic transmission column-shift assembly in both model years.
| 2012 Nissan Nv | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Nv | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 18,880 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect gear display can show Park even when the vehicle is not secured. That creates rollaway risk and raises the risk of personal injury or a crash. Set the parking brake, confirm the vehicle is stable before exiting, and contact a Nissan dealer for repair status. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Nissan Nv is included in this recall.
- Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to confirm the current repair path for your VIN.
- Ask a franchised Nissan dealer about the free gear-selector lock-clip correction that fixes the mismatched gear indicator.
- Reference recall number 13V095 when you call the dealer.
- Set the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip in the steering column mounted transmission shift lever. The dealer repair will be free once available. The work is meant to make the gear position indicator match the actual shift lever position, so the driver has the right information before selecting a gear. Nissan listed owner notification as beginning on April 15, 2013.
Timeline
| March 15, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V095?
Recall 13V095 covers 18,880 2012-2013 Nissan Nv vehicles with column shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip was installed incorrectly, so the gear indicator can show Park when the vehicle is not secured. Nissan dealers correct the clip installation for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Nissan Nv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 13V095. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask for the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip repair. Reference recall number 13V095 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nissan will correct the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip installation free of charge at a franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is rollaway. The gear indicator can show Park even when the vehicle is not properly secured, which raises the risk of personal injury or a crash. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair and use care when parking until the work is complete.
What if I bought my Nissan Nv used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2012-2013 Nissan Nv is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number 13V095.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V095000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V095 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V095000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →