Recall 03V251000: 2002–2003 Nissan Altima

Report received

Jul 14, 2003

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

377,000vehicles

Model years

2002–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. At extremely cold temperatures, moisture in the fuel tank could freeze and form ice crystals. These ice crystals may obstruct the suction opening of the fuel pump.

Possible consequence

This can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result in a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump to prevent ice crystals from blocking the opening. Owner notification began on august 18, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-333-0829.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Nissan Altima1,047 complaints
• 2003 Nissan Altima883 complaints