Recall 06V092000: 2005–2006 Nissan Frontier

Report received

Mar 30, 2006

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

42,000vehicles

Model years

2005–2006

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 king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to the point of unscrewing the fuel filler cap.

Possible consequence

This may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel cap tether pin assembly with a modified one free of charge. The recall began on april 24, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Nissan Frontier532 complaints
• 2006 Nissan Frontier617 complaints