Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V847000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V847000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 titan diesel xd vehicles manufactured august 7, 2015, to september 1, 2016 Includes 12,112 affected units, Fuel Tank Breather Tube Incorrectly Attached, component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 titan diesel xd vehicles manufactured august 7, 2015, to september 1, 2016

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 titan diesel xd vehicles manufactured august 7, 2015, to september 1, 2016. the affected vehicles may not have had the temporary fuel tank breather tube cap removed during the vehicle's assembly and the fuel tank breather tube may not have been connected to the bed rail. as a result, the fuel tank may not have the proper ventilation, possibly causing the fuel gauge and the distance to empty meter to both display inaccurately.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank breather tube, replacing the fuel tank, fuel sending unit, and/or fuel tank breather tube, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2016. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V847000
Report Received Date: 2016-11-22T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel tank breather tube incorrectly attached
Component: Fuel System, Diesel
Potentially Affected Units: 12,112

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 titan diesel xd vehicles manufactured august 7, 2015, to september 1, 2016. the affected vehicles may not have had the temporary fuel tank breather tube cap removed during the vehicle's assembly and the fuel tank breather tube may not have been connected to the bed rail. as a result, the fuel tank may not have the proper ventilation, possibly causing the fuel gauge and the distance to empty meter to both display inaccurately.
Consequence Summary: If the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, the vehicle can run out of fuel without the driver being aware, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank breather tube, replacing the fuel tank, fuel sending unit, and/or fuel tank breather tube, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2016. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.46

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NHTSA ID: 16V847000
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Created At: 1742808662
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