Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V300000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V300000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 44,000 affected units, NISSAN/FUEL FILLER INLET, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve. owner notification is expected to begin december 10, 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 nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V300000
Report Received Date: 2002-11-12T00:00:00
Subject: Nissan/fuel filler inlet
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 44,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R2020
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.
Consequence Summary: Under certain conditions such as high ambient temperature and when winter grade gasoline is being sold, fuel could spill from the filler inlet as the tank is being filled. in the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve. owner notification is expected to begin december 10, 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 nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-knuh-j3nt.gqzf
NHTSA ID: 02V300000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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