| Issue ID | 809981 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10350055 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/08/10 |
| 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 started the ignition after dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, and observed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading with the service engine warning light illumination. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician advised that the fuel gauge would need to be replaced. The part was unavailable at the time of the diagnosis. There was a recall under the nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank); however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was 58,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COVINGTON, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08U76CXXXXXX |
| 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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