NHTSA Recall 80V151000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 118,898 vehicles. It affects 1971–1973 Nissan 510.
| NHTSA campaign | 80V151000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | November 17, 1980 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 1981 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The rubber plug used to seal off one of the tank outlets may deteriorate under dry, high ozone environmental conditions (particularly high temperatures) allowing fuel leakage.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
All involved vehicles will have a new clamp and rubber over-plug placed on the existing plug. If the rubber plug is deteriorated, it will also be replaced.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; return line plug.consequences of defect: should this leakage occur, fuel odors will enter thepassenger compartment, and a vehicle fire and personal injury could occur.
Vehicles covered by recall 80V151000
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.