| Issue ID | 743898 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10289138 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 12/09/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased nissan 2003 frontier new in 2003. I recently had to replace 2 parts -fuel sender and gas tank that were defective from the factory. They both should have been included in a recall -after researching found these 2 parts are a common problem and a cause for replacement due to defect and lack of proper coatings and sealants from the factory. I have sought resolution from nissan usa and was denied without reviewu=ing any supporting info i had - they refused any pictures, documentation or testimony from dealer or mechanic, stating the parts were "out of warranty" this is not a warranty issue it is a defective parts issue. I consulted the atty general office and after they contacted nissan got the same result as i did. The gas tank was leaking vapors into the engine which could have eventually posed a safety issue - i am seeking reimbursement for the cost and diagnostic of this problem and parts and nissan should stand by their product. I purchased this vehicle in good faith unaware i had purchased it from the factory with defective and unsafe parts in it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80708 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEMBROKE, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1N6ED27Y53CXXXXXX |
| 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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