Recall - Fuel Filler Hose 2003-2004 Models
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01-09-2006 | 09:05 AM
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Recall - Fuel Filler Hose 2003-2004 Models
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V555000
Mfg's Report Date : NOV 28, 2005
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 192659
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK FROM EXPOSURE TO OZONE. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE HOSE DURING REFUELING. OWNERS MAY BE WARNED OF THIS CONDITION BY ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AS A RESULT OF THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DETECTING A LEAK IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Mfg's Report Date : NOV 28, 2005
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 192659
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK FROM EXPOSURE TO OZONE. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE HOSE DURING REFUELING. OWNERS MAY BE WARNED OF THIS CONDITION BY ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AS A RESULT OF THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DETECTING A LEAK IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Manufacturer Notice
Defect and Noncompliance Notice
NHTSA Acknowledgement Letter
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07-05-2006 | 04:59 PM
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I recently had my fuel hose replaced and I noticed a lower gas milage after this was done. (about 2-3 miles less per gallon) I talked to the dealership and they said that other people has complained about the lower gas mileage too and they were gonna look into it.
Does anyone else have this problem? Any advice?
Does anyone else have this problem? Any advice?
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07-05-2006 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MidnightClayton
I recently had my fuel hose replaced and I noticed a lower gas milage after this was done. (about 2-3 miles less per gallon)
One explanation may be the seasonal switch to new summer fuel blends, with higher ethanol content, etc. Still, if your dealer is going to pursue this, please report back!
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07-06-2006 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Noremac
I can't believe this is anything but a coincidence. Unless you're leaking fuel out of the system somehow.
One explanation may be the seasonal switch to new summer fuel blends, with higher ethanol content, etc. Still, if your dealer is going to pursue this, please report back!
One explanation may be the seasonal switch to new summer fuel blends, with higher ethanol content, etc. Still, if your dealer is going to pursue this, please report back!
i thought the same thing... possibly a leak or something. i had the dealership look it over and they said no leaks. if it's only happening to cars that my dealership services... maybe they are installing it wrong or something. i'll keep ya posted.
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