1997 Nissan Quest Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 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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• 97V184002Oct 28, 199766 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
  Covers: Nissan Quest 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies. These batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related corrosion damage.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace these batteries. Until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA00015Fuel tank vent hose leakageClosed · May 22, 2000

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