Recall 04V230000: Fuel Sending Unit Replacement

DEFECT: On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines, and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic molding. This can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions. If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. This will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash.


REMEDY: In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. These states are: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. In the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. If there is no corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent corrosion in the future. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on June 28, 2004. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.