NHTSA Recall 03V251000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V251000; Date: Jul. 14, 2003
This can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result in a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Nissan Altima; 2003 Nissan Altima
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 377,000
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Nissan recall nos. R3012/p3142. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 18, 2003
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