| Issue ID | 606850 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10171693 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 13/10/06 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 55 mph, the flange was severely rusted, and caused gasoline to leak. Prior to the incident, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined the gasoline tank had to be changed. The gas tank had rusted. Updated 11/30/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81700 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DILLSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1N6ED27Y51CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/04/01 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BRENNER NISSAN |
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