1996 Nissan Quest Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Nissan Quest. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V419001Dec 15, 2000268,229 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Nissan Quest 1993–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: minivans. The fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. Cracks have developed in the vent hose. If (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can…

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the vent hose.

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• 98V012002Mar 3, 199846,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Power window devices and controls
  Covers: Nissan Quest 1996

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles were produced with power windows that can be closed after the ignition key is turned to the "off" position and the right front (passenger) door is opened. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss 118, "power-operated window systems."

  Possible consequence: There is the potential for unsupervised children to operate the power windows, increasing the risk of personal injury to the child.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with a label reminding owners not to leave children unattended because the power windows can operate for 15 minutes after the vehicle ignition has been turned off unless the driver's door is opened. Also included are instructions describing how and where this label is to be installed. If an…

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NHTSA investigations

• EA00015Fuel tank vent hose leakageClosed · May 22, 2000

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