| Issue ID | 1274210 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10853955 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 28/03/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading that the fuel tank capacity was full however, the fuel tank level was empty. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic informed that the fuel sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KINGSTON, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD06W36CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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