Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problems of the 2006 Infiniti QX56

The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti Qx56. The contact stated that the fuel level indicator displayed that the vehicle was full with gasoline; however, the vehicle stalled because the fuel tank was empty. The failure occurred twice prior to the contact receiving a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 10v074000 (fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system) in may 2010. The dealer stated that the parts needed to replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card were not available. The contact was number forty on the waiting list. The part became available in late may 2010; however, the dealer stated that they only received 3 to 4 parts per shipment and were unable to determine when they would be able to repair the contacts vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 82,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti Qx56. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and replaced both the battery and fuel pump. The contact confirmed that they received notification of a recall campaign (NHTSA campaign id number: 10v074000-fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system) for his specific vehicle. The dealer advised maintaining at least half a tank of gasoline at all times. The dealer also confirmed the parts needed to perform the necessary recall repairs were not yet available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.