| Issue ID | 796807 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10336852 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 05/06/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated the fuel gauge system malfunctioned and would read inaccurate fuel levels. The dealer stated the fuel gauge system would need to be replaced. The contact inquired with the manufacturer about nhtsa recall campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) but his vin was not included in the recall. The contact was concerned with the possibility of running out of fuel. The failure mileage was 34,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRECKENRIDGE, CO |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08W86CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 25 |
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