Recall: 2003-2004 Infiniti M45

[Kompresshun]

It was announced earlier today that Nissan has issued a recall on the 2003-2004 Infiniti M45 for a potential issue with the fuel gauge.

Here's the press release:

Report Date: March 13, 2012 at 10:52 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number: 12V088000

Vehicle Make / Model: INFINITI / M45
Model Year(s): 2003-2004
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mfr's Report Date: MAR 05, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V088000
NHTSA Action Number: PE11038

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,120

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 INFINITI M45 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7, 2002, THROUGH JUNE 3, 2004. DUE TO A CIRCUIT BOARD FAILURE, THE FUEL GAUGE MAY READ A FUEL LEVEL HIGHER THAN ACTUALLY EXISTS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT NOTICE.

Consequence:
THE VEHICLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE CIRCUIT BOARD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN MID-APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

[Jesda]

I wish GM issued a similar recall for my Cadillac. After half a tank the Seville would tell all kinds of lies.

I wonder if they shared part suppliers?

[nmgoodthing]

It is 2012 and this has been a widely known problem back 5 years ago and they are just getting to a recall?

I got mine replaced for free via the dealer out of warranty anyway. But I know there is a lot of folks who had to spend $800+ to get this fixed when they are out of warranty. What happens with them? Is Nissan going to reimburse?