NHTSA Recall 10V075000: Auxillary tank (fuel system)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80,689 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Nissan Frontier.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V075000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › AUXILLARY TANK |
| Report received | March 3, 2010 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.
Safety risk
This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before 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 10V075000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier | 2006, 2008 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2006, 2008 |
| Nissan Xterra | 2006, 2008 |
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.