NHTSA Recall 10V074000: Fuel gauge system (fuel system)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 340,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Infiniti QX56.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V074000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 3, 2010 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
Safety risk
This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V074000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti QX56 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Nissan Armada | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Nissan Titan | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.