| Issue ID | 791574 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10331594 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/07/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was full, the fuel level indicator would read the tank as empty. The dealer advised replacing the fuel tank and the contact was able to locate a recall that described the exact same failure he was experiencing. The dealer advised that the contacts vin was not included in the recall and any repairs would be at the contacts expense (nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The manufacturer was contacted but would provide no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 81,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALBQUERQUE, NM |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08W16CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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