NHTSA Recall 79V242000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V242000; Date: Nov. 13, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Nissan 280Z; 1976 Nissan 280Z; 1977 Nissan 280Z; 1978 Nissan 280Z; 1979 Nissan 280Z; 1975 Nissan 810; 1976 Nissan 810; 1977 Nissan 810; 1978 Nissan 810; 1979 Nissan 810
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 295,710
Recall Summary:
Moisture and blow of mist present in the positive crankcase ventilation system may, under conditions of sub-zero temperatures, accumulate in the air regulator, causing prolonged engine idle, if owner fails to fully warm engine before driving. The pcv system can also cause a gumming in the throttle shaft which will impair the smooth open/close operation of the throttle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new pcv valve system with increased flow capacity. The throttle chambers and air regulators will be inspected and corrected and a final system integrity check will be performed at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel injection; electrical. Consequences of defect: should high idle occur when the roads are wet orcovered with snow and ice, hard braking can cause loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident. Note: the owner is advised to warm up the engine properly before driving thecar in severely cold weather.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 17, 1980
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