Sensors are easier and cheaper to fix. Nissan does not want to recall every car for trannys. They will if forced to do so but at this point, they are not being forced to do it.

BTW, did you check out the person that got their 350Z bought back from Nissan for taking thier Z into the dealer for window streaks 6 times? Nissan is having to buy their Z back or replace it. They went to the BBB and that was the result.

If you take your Z for repair 3 times or more for the same repair, you are able to go for the lemon law. My brother did it with his powerstroke diesel Ford 1 ton truck. His tranny went out 3 times in something like 10,000. Ford had to give him his money back. All he did was call an attorney that spcializes in it and he took over. His fees came form the settlement. It was well worth the fee.

 

That made my day. LOL

 

ok....

 

Not poking fun at the fact you broke down. But the fact that someone has to die in order for Nissan to get off their butts and resolve the problem as well as the other little things(bose,tranny,tire cupping, window streak). Do I need to continue.

 

Manufacturers of all products, including motor vehicles, really hate recalls. Not only are they expensive, but they also put a dark cloud over their recalled product as well as other products they produce. (Check the sales of all Firestone tires as an example)

If the defect is not life threatening they may do something about it if it looks like it will cost more not to do something, (as in loss of sales due to word of mouth and repeat business) than to do something. If they do something (as in the Bose fiasco), it will not be called a "recall", but some other term such as a "Customer Satisfaction Initiative".

Unfortunately, it sometimes does take a death (usually more than one death) before some recalls occur. This is the same as when the fire codes are upgraded. It took multiple deaths in a fire trap called the "Copa Cabana", a nightclub which did not have fire extinguishers, fire exits, fire alarm, occupancy limits, etc., before the fire codes were changed to protect people in public or commercial buildings even though the dangers that existed prior to the deaths were obvious.

What auto manufacturers dread most is a "Mandatory Recall" which is brought about by a government agency because of complaints, injuries and deaths due to manufacturing or design defects. Generally, in this type of recall, the "fix" is mandated both in scope and time frame and is much more costly to the company than a "Voluntary Recall". A "Voluntary Recall" is one that is begun by the manufacturer on their own before an agency of the government can impose a "Mandatory Recall". The scope and time frame of a "Voluntary Recall" is in complete control of the company that initiates it.

Bottom line is simply that a company's first allegience is to its' owners or stock holders. The primary reason for anyone to be in business is to make as much profit as possible. In order to do this companies who have competition, realize that they must provide customer satisfaction. This is costly, but necessary. Companies without competition do not provide as much customer satisfaction. (some utility companies as an example)

When the statement was made that someone has to die or be seriously injured in order for a rush to be put on a recall, there was some truth to it. This is the way it has always been, regardless of the product.