| Issue ID | 802434 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10343590 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ARMADA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 10/07/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. While driving approximately 50 mph, an unknown warning light began flashing on the dashboard and the vehicle slowly began to lose power until finally stalling. The contact was able to coast off the roadway. A tow truck was called who added more gasoline to the vehicle. The vehicle then resumed normal operation. The contact drove to a local fuel station and refueled the vehicle. The contact stated the fuel level gauge would indicate the fuel tank was one half full when it was actually empty. He was able to locate nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v074000 (fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system) but when inquiring with the dealer, he was told his vin was not included with the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000 and the current mileage was 144,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 143000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DESOTO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AA08A15NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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