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, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V230000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/11/1998 to 03/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 586196 | 06/28/2004 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/2004 | 05/24/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic molding. this can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. this will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. these states are connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. in the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. if corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. if there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent corrosion in the future. owner notification began on june 28, 2004. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| NTB00077 | 09/28/2000 | 614900 | Subject regarding essential tool - fuel pressure gauge kit. *tt | 12/15/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB01033 | 07/01/2001 | 624029 | Information on fuel injector cleaning for vehicles with rough idle.*jb | 10/31/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| NTB01033A | 10/03/2001 | 625512 | Subject regarding fuel injector cleaning for vehicles with rough idle, hesitation or malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 - p0306 stored. *tt | 11/28/2001 | |
| NTB01033 | 07/01/2001 | 623168 | Information on fuel injector cleaning for vehicles with rough idle, hesitation or malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300-p0306 stored. *sb | 10/26/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| NTB99064 | 09/21/1999 | 608054 | Some vehicles may exhibit an inaccurate fuel guage. *tt | 10/29/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/19/2007 | 45900 | 1 | 09/07/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 nissan frontier. the vehicle stalled while driving at 25 mph in dry conditions. the contact called the dealer , and discovered that recall 04v230000 was the cause of the failure. the dealer replaced the fuel sender, but the vehicle remained inoperable. when the dealer replaced the fuel pump the vehicle started. the contact stated that the cause of the fuel pump failure was due to the recall. the contact called the manufacturer about the failure, but a return phone call was never received. the failure mileage was 45,900.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 frontier stalled while driving. fuel sending unit corroded. *ts ***nar*** the consumer learned there was a recall regarding the problem he experienced. the consumer was told that the recall was completed on his vehicle in septemebr 2004. however, at the time there was no corrosion. the consumer is requesting reimbursement. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| When the fuel tank was removed the nipple which was welded to the tank rusted through and was about to fall off. *nm the problem may be due to leaking gasoline. recall#04v230000. *sc *jb | |||
| 01/24/2004 | 63777 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| Consumer was unable to start vehicle after several attempts. had vehicle towed to the dealer, who replaced the fuel pump sending unit. consumer stated he tested the fuel pump and the wiring had a short. *ak *jb | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 113000 | 1 | 08/18/1999 |
| My fuel pump in my nissan frontier (1999 v6 4x4) failed as a result of problems with the plastic component (fuel sending) that was connected to the pump shorting out. according to a thread at http://www.voy.com/14174/7/21669.html this is a widespread problem with nissan frontiers and xterra's which share these components.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 109115 | 02/20/2003 | |
| I have a 1999 nissan frontier xe king cab 4wd with a 3.3l engine. the middle spring on the right rear leaf spring broke and the forward portion (still attached via a rivet to the other two) pivoted and unbeknowst to me wore a hole in the fuel tank. i only noticed that there was a problem when i filled up the tank and noticed a strong odor. there is a recall on the fuel sending unit and when i take the vehicle in for this i will notify them of this other problem. i don't have a problem with the leaf spring breaking; however, i have a problem with there not being some sort of clip to prevent the broken piece from rubbing against the fuel tank. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 80000 | 1 | |
| While driving on a half full fuel tank fuel sending unit failed, causing the vehicle to stall. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.*ak | |||
| 11/13/2003 | 80000 | 1 | |
| While driving with fuel tank half full fuel sending unit failed, causing the vehicle to stall. consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed. *ak | |||
| 09/30/2002 | 60078 | 0 | 03/10/1999 |
| Check engine light on, dealer says i need a new transmission. (this truck has been to the dealer many times to have a chassis noise checked out with no probem found by the dealer.) | |||
| 01/07/1999 | |||
| Consumer heard noise whenever turning to the left, even after the dealer tried to repair by greasing steering parts and repairing air bag. problem solved after dealer added a missing center support. also, the seats were loose and had to be repaired, and the gas gauge is not working. ak | |||