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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V244000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1988 to 02/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 747000 | 05/15/1996 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/15/1995 | 01/02/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. the trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Significant corrosion of the fuel filler tube may result in fuel leaks which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. in addition, the left rear seat belt retractor is mounted to the wheel housing and in the event of significant corrosion, and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck.vehicle description:passenger vehicles registered in the following states:connecticut; delaware; district of columbia; illinois; indiana; iowa; maine; maryland; massachusetts; michigan; minnesota; new hampshire; new jersey; new york; ohio; pennsylvania; rhode island; vermont; wisconsin; and west virginia.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/06/2011 | 186000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 1991 nissan maxima. the contact stated she started to have trouble with the fuel lines. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who inspected and took the fuel tank apart. they notice the rusting and corrosion and informed her that they have to replace the entire fuel tank assembly and pipe filler. the dealer was contacted and stated her vin was not included in the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 95v244000, component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. the contact stated the mechanic shop will repair her vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and stated her vin was not included in the recall. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 186,000...mw | |||
| 03/25/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1991 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the straps connected to the fuel tank fractured because of corrosion and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic discovered that the filler cap assembly was corroded and that the muffler could not be replaced because of the fuel leak caused by the corrosion from the tank assembly. the mechanic referenced nhtsa campaign number: 95v244000 (fuel system), but the contact was told by the manufacturer that the recall was expired and the vehicle was not included. in addition, the odometer was inoperable. the failure and current mileage was unknown. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns 1991 nissan maxima. the contact stated the straps connected to the fuel tank snapped on the vehicle. the contact then took the vehicle to their mechanic and they found corrosion in the filler cap assembly on the vehicle as well. the contacts mechanic also stated they cannot replace the muffler because of the gas leak caused by the corrosion from the tank assembly. the mechanic found nhtsa campaign number 95v244000: (fuel system), but the contact was told by the manufacturer that the recall expired and the vehicle was not included. the odometer is broken on the vehicle, si the mileage was unknown.rl | |||
| 10/26/2003 | 134097 | 1 | 05/24/2002 |
| Power steering hose split...replaced part...currently experiencing very loud noise and burnt smell coming from power steering pump...when fluid in pump is replaced, the color of the fluid becomes black in no time; also experiencing strong gas fumes inside car esp. when heat or a/c is turned on; front seat belts do not function properly...either too tight or too loose...seat belt light & chime goes on and off all the time; driver's seat has broken...had it repaired; driver's side windows will not go down; sunroof leaks when it rains; hood latch does not allow hood to close properly, while the hydrolics under the hood will not keep the hood up when opened...hood slammed down onto service tech's arm and onto anothers head; sometimes vibrates loud when braking; high-pitch clitter-clatter coming from rt-frt wheel; odometer will not work after several attempts to fix; battery acid drip damage on starter; transmission dis-mounted, had replaced, but currently experiencing oil leakage @ main seal; cv joints, ball bearings, axle, clutch assembly, all replaced at least 3-4 times. ok...if that's not enough, i don't know what is...i am hoping for some recall info on the fuel leakage and seatbelt issues! i have no fundage left for anymore repairs. my 10 year old son is a frequent passenger in this vehicle...i am seeking any info on how to make this car more safe for us on the roads...until i can afford to purchase another car. (also, car alarm goes off every time doors are locked; and headlights will not brighten, they stay on dim...when switch is clicked at column, headlights completely go out!). *ak | |||
| 01/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Gas fumes inside passenger compartment. *dsh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| While air vent was turned on noticed fumes inside vehicle. dealer has noticed that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| 1987 nissan maxima. the consumer writes in regard to vehicle fire under the hood. *smd the consumer stated while driving, one of the passengers started to smell burning wire. soon after his wife noticed smoke coming from under the hood. the consumer managed to get to a safe spot and was able to put the fire out. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the he was informed the injectors did not want to shut down. the consumer was also informed a recall had been issued for an injector problem and the recall had never been performed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 210100 | 0 | 02/16/1991 |
| I have a 1991 nissan maxima. it is leaking fuel from the fuel injectors and i am afraid it may catch on fire. please help me. *la | |||
| 06/09/1997 | 4 | 03/01/1991 | |
| Fuel injectors defective, replace multiple times on the model. *ak | |||
| 11/19/1999 | |||
| Whenever driving vehicle would be rough. vehicle would start to shake & make noises. took vehicle to dealership & was informed by the mechanic #2, #3 & #5 fuel injectors had gone bad & needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 12/16/1997 | 3 | 02/10/1997 | |
| Fuel injectors failed due to poor design. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 2 | 10/01/1996 | |
| My fuel tank failed twice without months. the dealer never indicated any recalls on any nissan maximas, including recalls from other plants. i also smelled gas and discovered a gas leak. every month i pay over 1k in repairs. this began from the beginning of the purchase. i was informed by kelly kean that this was my problem and they would not even offer to fix. this is my second nissan and i know that they are reliable, but this nissan maxima was a lemon especially with fuel tank problems. *ak | |||
| 02/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Fuel tank releases fuel odor inside vehicle during cold weather until vehicle warms up. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 03/07/2001 | 1 | ||
| Dealer performed recall campaign no. 95v244000. a few years later the gas filler tube is still leaking gas. i took the vehicle back to the dealer and they said they could not fix it because they do not warranty prior recall work. can the dealer refuse to fix it a second time ? shouldn't they fix it to prevent the problem from occurring again. thank you . *tr | |||