Defect Description For Recall
It Is Possible For A Mixture Of MUD And Salt To Get Trapped Between The Fuel Filler Tube And Wheel Housing. The Trapped MUD And Salt Can Result In Corrosion Of The Fuel Filler Tube And The Wheel Housing.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
MAXIMA
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
95V244000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Significant Corrosion Of The Fuel Filler Tube May Result In Fuel Leaks Which In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Could Result In A Fire. In Addition, The Left Rear Seat Belt Retractor Is Mounted To The Wheel Housing And In The Event Of Significant Corrosion, And The Mounting Could Fail In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect These Vehicles And CorreCTIve Action Will Be Taken Depending Upon The Extent Of The Corrosion.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19880801
End Of Manufacture
19940201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
747000
Date Owners Notified
19960515
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19951215