NHTSA Recall # | 14988 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 95V244000 |
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Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | MAXIMA |
Model Year | 1994 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:F |
Date of notification | 15/05/96 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/88 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/02/94 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/12/95 |
Report created | 02/01/96 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 747000 |
Defect summary | It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing. |
Consequence summary | Significant corrosion of the fuel filler tube may result in fuel leaks which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. In addition, the left rear seat belt retractor is mounted to the wheel housing and in the event of significant corrosion, and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion. |
Recall notes | System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck. Vehicle description:passenger vehicles registered in the following states:connecticut; delaware; district of columbia; illinois; indiana; iowa; maine; maryland; massachusetts; michigan; minnesota; new hampshire; new jersey; new york; ohio; pennsylvania; rhode island; vermont; wisconsin; and west virginia. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |