Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a potential issue with the fuel tank design, which could be damaged by a sharp object thrown by a tire.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, there's a risk of a fire, which could be very dangerous.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Nissan dealership, where they will install protective shields in front of the tank at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK, IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE FRONT TIRE RUNS OVER A SMALL, SHARP OBJECT IN THE ROAD, CATCHES IT AND PROPELS IT TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAY STRIKE AND PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS IN FRONT OF THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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