Recall 03V-251
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2002 to 2003 Nissan Altima: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-251
- Reported
- July 14, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 377,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. At extremely cold temperatures, moisture in the fuel tank could freeze and form ice crystals. These ice crystals may obstruct the suction opening of the fuel pump.
The risk
This can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result in a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump to prevent ice crystals from blocking the opening. Owner notification began on august 18, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Nissan recall nos. R3012/p3142.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Altima 2002 to 2003