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2005 Nissan PATHFINDER Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Auxillary Tank Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	967202
Internal NHTSA #	10501502
Manufacurer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Brand	NISSAN
Model	PATHFINDER
Model Year	2005
File date	01/02/13
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2005 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to technical service bulletin recommended that fuel level sending unit be replaced and requests assistance for repairs. *smd the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer, because the instrument panel fuel gauge was giving an incorrect reading. He explained to the dealer, the instrument panel showed the vehicle had approximately one-quarter tank of fuel, when in fact the fuel tank was empty and the service engine light had illuminated. He also pointed out to the mechanic, that due to the inaccuracy and erratic movement of the fuel gauge reading, it could stall, at any time a resent an unsafe condition of the vehicle and compromise the life and safety of his passengers. After a careful review was conducted by the nissan technician, it was determined that the problem was due to the fuel sending unit malfunctioning, which was discovered earlier by nissan, in which a technical service bulletin was issued. Nissan denied the consumers request to have the fuel sending unit replaced free of charge, because the vehicle was outside of the new vehicle limited warranty. The consumer stated nissan has since issued a safety recall regarding the fuel sending unit and extended the primary warranty.
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Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	BUENA PARK, CA
VIN pattern	5N1AR18U85CXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
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DoT tire identifier
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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	BUENA VISTA NISSAN
Dealer's telephone number	714-739-0800
Dealer's city	BUENA PARK
Dealer's state code	CA
Dealer's ZIP code	90621

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Nissan PATHFINDER Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Auxillary Tank Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Nissan PATHFINDER Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Auxillary Tank Problems, Complaints and Defects

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