2006 Nissan Frontier | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | 2006 Nissan Xterra | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 2008 Nissan Xterra | 2008 Nissan Frontier — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
Published March 3, 2010 · Recall initiated: March 3, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V075000, published March 3, 2010. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2006 Nissan Frontier | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | 2006 Nissan Xterra | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 2008 Nissan Xterra | 2008 Nissan Frontier — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- FRONTIER
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER | 2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER | 2006 NISSAN XTERRA | 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER | 2008 NISSAN XTERRA | 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Nissan Frontier | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | 2006 Nissan Xterra | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 2008 Nissan Xterra | 2008 Nissan Frontier — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V075000 on March 3, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: FRONTIER.