| Issue ID | 741627 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10286173 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| File date | 30/09/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine light came on, code was for gasoline vapor leak. Smell was evident around gas fill. Inspection found gas fill tube rusted through. Replaced assembly, smoke tested system, and found leak at gas tank. Tank dropped and inspection found tank rusted through under gasket where fuel hose enters tank. Gas tank also replaced along with all parts between fuel fill cap and tank. Only 67,000 miles, always garaged, connecticut winters-undercarriage hosed weekly. $1056. 00 to replace rusted parts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PROSPECT, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1N6ED27Y8YCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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