| Issue ID | 1022911 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10552232 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| File date | 14/11/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | previously i reported a fuel tank leak. I have seen that other 2000 / 01 frontiers had the same issue. Nissan recalled the 2001"s and replaced the fuel tank. They were replacing the tanks on the 2000 model at no charge on a case by case basis. I filed a case with nissan ( case#12472021) seeking assistance and today was denied any assistance in having the defective tank changed. The nissan supervisor was [xxx] at 800 343 6913 ext [xxx] that was after i paid a non-refundable diagnostic fee of $120. 00 to nissan 112 in patchogue ny to tell me the tank needed to be changed at a cost of over $700. 00. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PATCHOGUE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1N6DD26S0YCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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