Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V245000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V245000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 18,300 affected units, NISSAN/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel hose connection for the outlet of the fuel pump which is located at the top of the fuel tank may not have been properly attached when the vehicle was assembled and could come loose while driving or when starting the engine.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, properly attach the fuel hose to the fuel pump. owner notification is expected to begin october 7, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V245000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-09-12T00:00:00

Subject: Nissan/fuel hose connection

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 18,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel hose connection for the outlet of the fuel pump which is located at the top of the fuel tank may not have been properly attached when the vehicle was assembled and could come loose while driving or when starting the engine.

Consequence Summary: If the connection comes loose while driving, the engine will stop running due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash. also, if the connection comes loose while driving or attempting to start or restart the engine, some fuel will discharge from the fuel pump. if this should occur in the presence of an external ignition source, a fire could result.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, properly attach the fuel hose to the fuel pump. owner notification is expected to begin october 7, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2knp-yfyd_f6mz

NHTSA ID: 02V245000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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