Recall 02V-300
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2001 Nissan Frontier and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-300
- Reported
- November 12, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 44,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.
The risk
Under certain conditions such as high ambient temperature and when winter grade gasoline is being sold, fuel could spill from the filler inlet as the tank is being filled. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve. Owner notification is expected to begin december 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Frontier 2001
- Nissan Xterra 2001