Recall campaign · NHTSA 78V088000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-04-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V088000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
389
Reported to NHTSA
1978-04-21
Owners notified
1978-04-21

Defect description

THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PREMATURE HOSE DETERIORATION DUE TO HIGH FUEL OXIDATION LEVELS WHICH WOULD ALLOW FUEL SEEPAGE AND FUMES TO ENTER THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW HYPREX HOSE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC FUELINJECTION.SYSTEM: FUEL INJECTION; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUSINJURIES TO PASSENGERS.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Nissan 280Z1978 1977 1975
Nissan 8101978 1977

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.