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NHTSA Recall 83V058000: Mounting (fuel system)

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 328,318 vehicles. It affects 1974–1978 Nissan B210.

328,318
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1983
owners notified (August 15)
NHTSA campaign83V058000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING
Report receivedJune 1, 1983
Owner notificationAugust 15, 1983
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

The left side fuel tank support could become rusty if vehicle is operated in areas where salt is used for snow removal. Support may rust entirely through, allowing tank to tilt down on the left side.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Upon inspection, corroded support brackets will be replaced with reinforcement and u-shaped brackets.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank support.consequences of defect: slippage of the tank could result in fuel leakage,potential for a fire, and personal injury.

Vehicles covered by recall 83V058000

Make and modelModel years
Nissan B2101974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

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.