Nissan 280z 1979
Model 280z made in 1979 by Nissan got 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and tires. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V242000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1975 to 10/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 295710 | 01/17/1980 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/13/1979 | 12/14/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Moisture and blow of mist present in the positive crankcase ventilation system may, under conditions of sub-zero temperatures, accumulate in the air regulator, causing prolonged engine idle, if owner fails to fully warm engine before driving. the pcv system can also cause a gumming in the throttle shaft which will impair the smooth open/close operation of the throttle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new pcv valve system with increased flow capacity. the throttle chambers and air regulators will be inspected and corrected and a final system integrity check will be performed at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel injection; electrical.consequences of defect: should high idle occur when the roads are wet orcovered with snow and ice, hard braking can cause loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.note: the owner is advised to warm up the engine properly before driving thecar in severely cold weather. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V098000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/1978 to 05/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 183519 | 07/06/1987 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/06/1987 | 07/13/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Unintended acceleration may occur, for example, when shifting from the park position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a shift interlock system which prevents the transmission shift lever from being moved from the park position unless the brake pedal is depressed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: accelerator/transmission.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmission. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service | 04/07/2010 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA85029 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/09/1985 | 07/11/1989 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | 87V098000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||