Nissan Frontier/Xterra Fuel-Sending Unit Voluntary Recall [May 17, 04]
BackgroundNissan will be conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on 1999-2003 model year Frontier vehicles equipped with a six cylinder engine and 2000-2003 model year Xterra vehicles equipped with a four or six cylinder engine.
Affected marketsThis voluntary safety recall campaign only affects vehicles sold in the U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada. Reason for ActionThe fuel pump terminal in the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in its plastic molding. A crack in the plastic will not affect the proper operation of the fuel-sending unit. However, in high salt states, if road salt enters the crack, the terminal strip will corrode and eventually break due to corrosion. This will cause the fuel pump to stop operating and will result in failure to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation. Nissan ActionThe fuel-sending unit will be replaced in high salt states including Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin. In all other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel-sender terminal for corrosion. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the fuel-sending unit. If there is no corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent road salt from entering in the event the vehicle is driven in one of the above states in the winter. Nissan will send owner notification letters beginning in June 2004 informing customers to bring their vehicle to a Nissan dealer.
Statement“Nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on approximately 590,000 MY1999-2003 Frontier and Xterra vehicles to inspect and repair the fuel sending unit. The fuel pump terminal in the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in its plastic molding. A crack in the plastic will not affect the proper operation of the fuel-sending unit. However, in high salt states, if road salt enters the crack, the terminal strip will corrode and eventually break due to corrosion. This will cause the fuel pump to stop operating and will result in failure to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation. Nissan will begin contacting owners in June 2004. Customers in high salt states will have their vehicle’s fuel-sending unit replaced. Customers in all other states will have their vehicle’s fuel-sending unit inspected and replaced if corroded, otherwise a sealant will be applied to prevent corrosion. To date, no accidents or injuries have been reported. Nissan is committed to a high level of customer safety, service and satisfaction and is working with its dealers to promptly address this condition.”
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2004 Nissan Quest Power Sliding Door Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign [Apr. 19, 04]
BackgroundNissan will be conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on 2004 model year Quest minivans.
Affected marketsThis voluntary safety recall campaign only affects vehicles sold in the U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada.
Reason for ActionAt an ambient temperature below approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the actuator for the power sliding door(s) may experience binding due to an out of specification condition. In order to open, close or reverse a power sliding door, the shift selector lever must be in P (Park). If the actuator is experiencing binding and the driver shifts the vehicle out of Park while a power sliding door is still closing, the door latches may not engage. This can result in the door coming open unexpectedly upon rapid acceleration, e.g., quick acceleration from a stopped position. To date, no accidents or injuries have been reported.
Nissan ActionNissan will send owner notification letters beginning in May 2004 informing customers to bring their vehicle to a Nissan dealer. The dealer will replace the door lock actuator in the power sliding door(s). This recall does not affect Quest "S" models since both the driver- and passenger-side doors are manually operated. Door lock actuators on Quest "SL" models will be replaced on the passenger-side door only since the driver-side door is manually operated. Both the driver- and passenger-side door lock actuators on Quest "SE" models will be replaced since both are power operated.
Statement"Nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on approximately 27,700 Quest minivans to repair the power sliding door(s). At an ambient temperature below approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the actuator for the power sliding door(s) may experience binding. In order to open, close or reverse a power sliding door, the shift selector lever must be in P (Park). If the actuator is experiencing binding and the driver shifts the vehicle out of Park while a power sliding door is still closing, the door latches may not engage. This can result in the door coming open unexpectedly upon rapid acceleration, e.g., quick acceleration from a stopped position. Nissan will begin contacting owners in May 2004 to have the door lock actuator replaced in the power-sliding door(s). To date, no accidents or injuries have been reported. Nissan is committed to a high level of customer safety, service and satisfaction and is working with its dealers to promptly address this condition."
BackgroundNissan will be conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on 2004 model year Quest minivans.
Affected marketsThis voluntary safety recall campaign only affects vehicles sold in the U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada.
Reason for ActionAt an ambient temperature below approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the actuator for the power sliding door(s) may experience binding due to an out of specification condition. In order to open, close or reverse a power sliding door, the shift selector lever must be in P (Park). If the actuator is experiencing binding and the driver shifts the vehicle out of Park while a power sliding door is still closing, the door latches may not engage. This can result in the door coming open unexpectedly upon rapid acceleration, e.g., quick acceleration from a stopped position. To date, no accidents or injuries have been reported.
Nissan ActionNissan will send owner notification letters beginning in May 2004 informing customers to bring their vehicle to a Nissan dealer. The dealer will replace the door lock actuator in the power sliding door(s). This recall does not affect Quest "S" models since both the driver- and passenger-side doors are manually operated. Door lock actuators on Quest "SL" models will be replaced on the passenger-side door only since the driver-side door is manually operated. Both the driver- and passenger-side door lock actuators on Quest "SE" models will be replaced since both are power operated.
Statement"Nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on approximately 27,700 Quest minivans to repair the power sliding door(s). At an ambient temperature below approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the actuator for the power sliding door(s) may experience binding. In order to open, close or reverse a power sliding door, the shift selector lever must be in P (Park). If the actuator is experiencing binding and the driver shifts the vehicle out of Park while a power sliding door is still closing, the door latches may not engage. This can result in the door coming open unexpectedly upon rapid acceleration, e.g., quick acceleration from a stopped position. Nissan will begin contacting owners in May 2004 to have the door lock actuator replaced in the power-sliding door(s). To date, no accidents or injuries have been reported. Nissan is committed to a high level of customer safety, service and satisfaction and is working with its dealers to promptly address this condition."
