Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V251000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V251000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 377,000 affected units, NISSAN/FUEL TANK FREEZE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. at extremely cold temperatures, moisture in the fuel tank could freeze and form ice crystals. these ice crystals may obstruct the suction opening of the fuel pump.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump to prevent ice crystals from blocking the opening. owner notification began on august 18, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-333-0829.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V251000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-07-14T00:00:00

Subject: Nissan/fuel tank freeze

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 377,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R3012/P3142

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. at extremely cold temperatures, moisture in the fuel tank could freeze and form ice crystals. these ice crystals may obstruct the suction opening of the fuel pump.

Consequence Summary: This can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result in a crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump to prevent ice crystals from blocking the opening. owner notification began on august 18, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-333-0829.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jgaa.8n82_34mw

NHTSA ID: 03V251000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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