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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V074000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 340000 | 03/22/2010 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/03/2010 | 03/03/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. the instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 60000 | ||
| On june 10th, 2010 i was driving home in the fast lane/ carpool lane (approx 2:15pm) and my car immediately decrease in acceleration. i knew i could not make it over to the right hand shoulder and i had to pull off into the left hand shoulder (this was very unsafe) i immediately called my roadside assistance and while i was on hold a highway patrol officer pulled up behind me. he was able to contact another patrol officer and they stopped all traffic and the first highway patrol officer pushed me to the righthand shoulder. the gas gauge was a little over 1/4 tank. the tow truck arrived and took me to the gas station - after putting in gas the car started right up. the gas station attendent said wow, another nissain out of gas - do you know i get so many armadas' and infinities that come in here with no gas i received a recall notice approx 2 months ago and immediately went to the nissian delearship - they informed me that the part was not yet availiable and they would call me, i contacted the delearship last friday and again today - they do not expect to receive this part for another 2-3 weeks. i called the nissian consumer affairs today and there is nothing they can do - i informed them that this was just like toyota and i requested a rental / loaner vehicle - they could not accomdate that request. this has put me in a terrifying situtation. the woman at nissian consumer told me to keep my tank 1/2 full and i informed her that they letter i just received stated to keep it at a 1/4 tank full so that was a discrepancy. | |||
| 05/19/2010 | 68000 | ||
| Nissan armada (2007) fuel indicator malfunctions and subsequently causes the vehicle to run out of fuel. | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 69600 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan armada. the driver stated that the fuel gauge was defective, causing the vehicle to run out of fuel while driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph. the driver was able to safely pull over on the side of the freeway. the failure mileage was approximately 69,600. the current mileage was approximately 69,700. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 60000 | ||
| On june 10th, 2010 i was driving home in the fast lane/ carpool lane (approx 2:15pm) and my car immediately decrease in acceleration. i knew i could not make it over to the right hand shoulder and i had to pull off into the left hand shoulder (this was very unsafe) i immediately called my roadside assistance and while i was on hold a highway patrol officer pulled up behind me. he was able to contact another patrol officer and they stopped all traffic and the first highway patrol officer pushed me to the righthand shoulder. the gas gauge was a little over 1/4 tank. the tow truck arrived and took me to the gas station - after putting in gas the car started right up. the gas station attendent said wow, another nissain out of gas - do you know i get so many armadas' and infinities that come in here with no gas i received a recall notice approx 2 months ago and immediately went to the nissian delearship - they informed me that the part was not yet availiable and they would call me, i contacted the delearship last friday and again today - they do not expect to receive this part for another 2-3 weeks. i called the nissian consumer affairs today and there is nothing they can do - i informed them that this was just like toyota and i requested a rental / loaner vehicle - they could not accomdate that request. this has put me in a terrifying situtation. the woman at nissian consumer told me to keep my tank 1/2 full and i informed her that they letter i just received stated to keep it at a 1/4 tank full so that was a discrepancy. | |||
| 03/08/2010 | 30780 | 1 | |
| I have a 2007 nissan armada which is currently on a recall on the fuel gauge. i have been having this problem for the past 2 years and have the dealer replace my fuel gauge twice within the last 2 years. just recently, my armada fuel gauge start acting up and the fuel level does not read properly. my question is, how will i be able to trust nissan with the recall since they have replaced my gauge twice already? luckily they are fall within my warranty or else i have to pay big buck for replacement. i just don't feel comfortable even though they promise to replace the fuel gauge sensor which i have already been replace twice. is there anyway i can return that truck to nissan for a replacement since they are still have problem with the sensor after replacement. in my case, it's twice and going to be the third time around. please advise. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 06/08/2009 | 17858 | 3 | 03/15/2007 |
| 2007 nissan armada. consumer states vehicle broke down due to a factory defect faulty fuel gauge *tgw the consumer stated ever since the vehicle broke down, it intermittently emits a tremendous amount of black smoke after starting it. when the consumer returned to pick up the vehicle for a third time, he was informed the engine was damaged to lack of oil changes. the consumer stated he has proof the oil was changed on a regular basis. also, the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated, but no leaks were found and the battery had to be replaced. *jb | |||