Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Pickup Trucks And Sport Utility Vehicles, The Fuel Tank Inlet Shutter Valve Does Not Meet The Sealing Performance Specification.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
XTERRA
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V300000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Under Certain Conditions Such As High Ambient Temperature And When Winter Grade Gasoline Is Being Sold, Fuel Could Spill From The Filler Inlet As The Tank Is Being Filled. In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Fuel Leakage Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Tank Inlet Shutter Valve. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin December 10, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Nissan At 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20001029
End Of Manufacture
20010113
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
44000
Date Owners Notified
20021210
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20021112
Make Campaign Number
R2020