| Issue ID | 706562 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10253612 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/09/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan frontier. The contact smelled fuel coming from the vehicle while it was parked in his garage. In addition, when the ignition was started, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the fuel system was the cause of the failure. On three separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic for identical failures. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 47,100. Updated 03/17/09. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle has been repaired. The fuel tank was replaced. Updated 03/18/09. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WOODSTOCK, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1N6ED27YX4CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/12/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | KARS OF PUTMAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 860-963-1138 |
| Dealer's city | |
| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 06260 |