Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The auxiliary fuel tank in your vehicle is a secondary tank that provides extra fuel storage. In some 2006 and 2008 models, the tank's shell can warp, causing the fuel sensor to malfunction and show the wrong fuel level on your dashboard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel gauge is incorrect, you could think you have more fuel than you really do, and run out of gas while driving. This could cause your vehicle to stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty fuel level sending unit with a new one that accurately measures the fuel level. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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