Recall 12V-076
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2011 to 2012 Nissan Quest: Electrical system (software); Fuel system, gasoline.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-076
- Reported
- February 29, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 23,531 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan quest vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2010, through february 21, 2012. Due to software programming, while driving at slow speeds or idling on a decline with ¼ tank fuel or less, there may be an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine. As a result, the engine may stall.
The risk
Vehicle stalling could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]); OR GO TO [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Quest 2011 to 2012