Recall 10V-075: 2006, 2008 Nissan Frontier, 2006, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder and 1 more
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Mar 3, 2010, covering about 80,689 vehicles.
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> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary Tank |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V075000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier | 2006, 2008 | All years |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2006, 2008 | All years |
| Nissan Xterra | 2006, 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-075?
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.
How is recall 10V-075 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.