NHTSA Recall 10V075000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V075000; Date: Mar. 3, 2010
This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Nissan Frontier; 2008 Nissan Frontier; 2006 Nissan Pathfinder; 2008 Nissan Pathfinder; 2006 Nissan Xterra; 2008 Nissan Xterra
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 80,689
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 22, 2010
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