Recall 10V075000: 2006–2008 Nissan Frontier, 2006–2008 Nissan Pathfinder, 2006–2008 Nissan Xterra

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Mar 3, 2010
Vehicles affected
80,689
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
10V075000
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner letters
Mar 22, 2010
Components
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology