NHTSA Recall 95V244000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 747,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nissan Maxima.
| NHTSA campaign | 95V244000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Report received | December 15, 1995 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 1996 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.
Safety risk
Significant corrosion of the fuel filler tube may result in fuel leaks which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. In addition, the left rear seat belt retractor is mounted to the wheel housing and in the event of significant corrosion, and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion.
Notes
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck.vehicle description:passenger vehicles registered in the following states:connecticut; delaware; district of columbia; illinois; indiana; iowa; maine; maryland; massachusetts; michigan; minnesota; new hampshire; new jersey; new york; ohio; pennsylvania; rhode island; vermont; wisconsin; and west virginia.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 95V244000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Nissan Stanza | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
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.