Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V075000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V075000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 80,689 affected units, FUEL TANK SHELLS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V075000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-03-03T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel tank shells

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 80,689

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.

Consequence Summary: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V075000

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