Rusted Gas Tank

[gr1]

Hello,

Along with the airbag and front strut housing recalls I need to tend to, I now have a new problem.

Apparently my gas tank is rusted (lots of salt and harsh winters in my neck of the woods), and it's going to cost $500-1500 to replace from an independent shop I trust.

I saw this for 2001 QX4, but mine is a 2002 QX4 Platinum Edition from Canada. Do you think I could get it fixed under the recall?

1st link - http://debbyallen.wordpress.com/2011/12 ... nightmare/

2nd link -

Recall ID # 72611 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Hide Details
Recall Date:
SEP 18, 2007
Model Affected:
2001 Infiniti QX4
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DURING THE COATING PROCESS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY, AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF COATING MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED AT THE LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPENING IN THE COATING WHICH CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BARE METAL OF THE TUBE.
Consequences:
THIS MAY RESULT IN SURFACE RUST BUT NOT PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. HOWEVER, IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, IF A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAKES CONTACT WITH THE BARE METAL, CORROSION MAY OCCUR TO A DEGREE WHICH RESULTS IN PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. IN THIS CASE FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHEN FILLING THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE WITH AN IMPROVED COATING PROCESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Potential Units Affected:
372250
Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.


Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2001/inf ... z2fmKuaphh

[Towncivilian]

Unfortunately the recall only affects 1997 - 2001 Pathfinders and QX4s. The recall is only for the gas filler tube as well, if your gas tank itself is rusted then it would not be covered under the recall.