Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Pickup Trucks Equipped With Six Cylinder Engines And Sport Utility Vehicles Equipped With Four Or Six Cylinder Engines, The Fuel Pump Terminal On The Fuel-Sending Unit Can Develop A Crack In The Plastic Molding. This Can Cause The Terminal Strip To Corrode Under Some Environmental Conditions.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
XTERRA
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
04V230000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
If Corrosion Occurs, The Terminal Strip Could Eventually Break Causing The Fuel Pump To Stop Operation. This Will Result In Not Being Able To Start The Engine Or Cause The Engine To Stop Running Without Warning, Which Can Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
In The Following States, Dealers Will Replace The Fuel-Sending Unit. These States Are ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, And The District Of Columbia. In The Other States, The Dealer Will Inspect The Fuel Pump Terminal On The Sending Unit For Corrosion. If Corrosion Is Present, The Dealer Will Replace The Unit. If There Is Not Corrosion, The Dealer Will Apply Sealant To The Terminal Housing To Help Prevent Corrosion In The Future. Owner Notification Began On June 28, 2004. Owners Should Contact Nissan At 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990304
End Of Manufacture
20030315
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
586196
Date Owners Notified
20040628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040524