Recall 04V230000: 1999–2003 Nissan Frontier and 1 other model

Report received

May 24, 2004

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

586,196vehicles

Model years

1999–2003

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 pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic molding. This can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions.

Possible consequence

If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. This will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash.

Remedy

In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. These states are connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. If there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent corrosion in the future. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Nissan Frontier78 complaints
• 2000 Nissan Frontier189 complaints
• 2001 Nissan Frontier134 complaints
• 2002 Nissan Frontier124 complaints
• 2003 Nissan Frontier77 complaints
• 2000 Nissan Xterra214 complaints
• 2001 Nissan Xterra150 complaints
• 2002 Nissan Xterra157 complaints
• 2003 Nissan Xterra72 complaints