| Issue ID | 340516 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 757497 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 18/12/01 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When on the vent setting hot air flows continuously into the truck even though the temperature is set on the coldest setting. Temperature has been measured at 118f when the outside temperature was 70 f. After trips to two dealers and the replacement of the intake air vents the problem is still present. Efforts to request that nissan north america correct this problem have met with statements of this is normal operation. This continuos introduction of heat into the interior seriously impacts passenger comfort and the operation of the ventilation system.*ak |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KNOXVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1N6ED26Y91CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/11/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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