NHTSA Recall 04V230000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V230000; Date: May. 24, 2004
If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. This will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Nissan Frontier; 2000 Nissan Frontier; 2001 Nissan Frontier; 2002 Nissan Frontier; 2003 Nissan Frontier; 2000 Nissan Xterra; 2001 Nissan Xterra; 2002 Nissan Xterra; 2003 Nissan Xterra
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 586,196
Recall Summary:
On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic molding. This can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions.
How to Fix:
In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. These states are connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. If there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent corrosion in the future. Owner notification began on June 28, 2004. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
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: Jun 28, 2004
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