| Issue ID | 781782 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10323754 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/07/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel level sensor failed, causing an inaccurate reading of fuel levels. The contact was unaware when she was traveling with very low levels of fuel. The fuel level sensor was purchased at the dealer and repaired by an independent mechanic. The contact was able to locate a recall (nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) for the failure and sought reimbursement for the repairs made at her expense. The manufacture advised her vin was not included with the recall and denied her request. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 6/1/10 *cn updated 08/06/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ELLISVILLE, MS |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18U06CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/10/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| 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 | CHRIS POSEY CHEVROLET |
| Dealer's telephone number | 601-649-4800 |
| Dealer's city | LAUREL |
| Dealer's state code | MS |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 39441 |