12V088Vehicle
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 12V088
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Units affected
- 8,120
- Recall opened
- Apr 27, 2012
- Report date
- Mar 6, 2012
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (1)
- INFINITI M452003–2004
Component / system
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 INFINITI M45 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7, 2002, THROUGH JUNE 3, 2004. DUE TO A CIRCUIT BOARD FAILURE, THE FUEL GAUGE MAY READ A FUEL LEVEL HIGHER THAN ACTUALLY EXISTS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT NOTICE.
Risk / consequence
THE VEHICLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE CIRCUIT BOARD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
Source: NHTSA campaign 12V088000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.