Nissan Pulsar 1987

Model Pulsar made in 1987 by Nissan got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and tires. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1.6l engine.

Model 1987

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/28/2627/36/30Regular$ 5493860829
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD23/30/2626/38/30Regular$ 5493860828
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/32/2929/41/34Regular$ 4923860829

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
87V191000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 10/01/1986 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)6100001/04/1988MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.12/18/198701/07/1988
Defect SummaryThe soldered joint where inlet pipe attaches to the fuel tank may be cracked.
Consequence SummaryFuel may seep through the joint and pose a fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryReplace fuel tank if there is seepage or crack.
NotesSystem: fuel tankvehicle description: passenger cars

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: 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 mod08/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: 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 mod08/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: 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 mod08/12/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NTB-09-12911/17/200910032506Nissan: 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 service04/07/2010
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NTB-09-10109/29/200910031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe01/04/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
07/03/1997
 While driving down the highway the thermostat needle hand went completely up. then stated the vehicle began smoking and they pulled over. consumer opened the hood and a fire broke out, causing injuries to her back and hair, consumer stated that the car was totally damaged. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
02/27/20000
 When pumping gas in tank gas leaks out from under car when almost full. gas burns fast. *ak
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1
 The driver side rear tire had two lugs nuts holding tire, one one the two lug nuts was broke. dealer contacted please add vin.*jb