| Issue ID | 900320 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10443013 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/01/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning fuel sending unit *tgw the consumer stated on january 9, 2009, he had to have the fuel sending unit replaced at a cost of $ 425. 95. In july 2010, the consumer received a recall notice from nissan stating a recall had been issued regarding the fuel sending unit. Only july 15, 2010, the fuel sending unit was replaced. However, the unit never worked properly. On october 28, 2010, the consumer took his vehicle back to the dealer and the unit was supposedly replaced. However, he continued to experience problems. After several visits to the dealer, they informed the consumer the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The consumer stated he should not have to pay for a fuel tank and fuel sending unit since both were manufactured out of specification. The consumer stated he never knew if he had gas in the vehicle. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | TUPELO, MS |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18U66CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | DOBBS NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 901-794-0088 |
| Dealer's city | MEMPHIS |
| Dealer's state code | TN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 38125 |