| Issue ID | 892861 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10436288 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 16/11/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving on highway at speed, 11:30 pm truck stalled out, attempted neutral restart while maneuvering to the right was a very hazardous situation. Truck fuel gauge was reading 1/4 tank. The check engine light was now on so i did not consider it had run out of fuel. I had it towed to mechanic, code read p0463 which is the fuel level sensor on the fuel pump located in the fuel tank. Mechanic wants $700 to repair, the 2006 and 2008 versions of the vehicle have been recalled, but not the 2007, seems that nissan has used these defective parts in all 3 and probably more model years. I was placed in a situation that was extremely hazardous to me, my passengers, and those motorists on the road around me. Since this event i have read website after website describing this product defect, it is the same in every case it is clear that nissan has placed inferior parts in this truck and they are failing putting their customers and those around us in harms way. Do we need to wait for fatalities to recognize this is a manufactures defect. Nissan needs to take responsibility for the 2007 and any other model years that have this part in them. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66660 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | W ISLIP, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD09W47CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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