| Issue ID | 915483 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10454713 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 16/06/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. While operating the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel tank was replaced due to its straps rusting through. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 05/11/12*lj the consumer stated the gas tank seal on the filer neck also rusted out. Updated 05/15/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1N6ED26Y23CXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | TOMS RIVER PINE BELT NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | TOMS RIVER |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code |