NHTSA Campaign Id 83V058000; Date: Jun. 1, 1983
1974 Nissan B210; 1975 Nissan B210; 1976 Nissan B210; 1977 Nissan B210; 1978 Nissan B210
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 328,318
The left side fuel tank support could become rusty if vehicle is operated in areas where salt is used for snow removal. Support may rust entirely through, allowing tank to tilt down on the left side.
Upon inspection, corroded support brackets will be replaced with reinforcement and u-shaped brackets.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel tank support. Consequences of defect: slippage of the tank could result in fuel leakage,potential for a fire, and personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1983
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