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1993 Nissan Maxima recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1993 Nissan Maxima, covering 909,000 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and capReported December 15, 1995 · 747,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 95V244000 · Recall details

WheelsReported October 5, 1994 · 97,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The aluminum wheels were clear coated several times to protect the metal finish. Some excessive coating can leave the wheel nuts an excessive distance from the wheel hub when tightened, allowing them to loosen over time.
Risk
This can cause the hub bolts to break and result in the wheel separating from the vehicle and a possible accident.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the clear plastic coating from the brake rotor mating surface on the back of each wheel and from the wheel nut mating surfaces. The wheels will be reinstalled and the wheel nuts tightened. Wheels, hub bolts, and nuts will be replaced if necessary.

Recall number 94V194000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported January 12, 1994 · 65,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
In some underbody impacts the airbag sensor activates and sends a signal to the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side airbag to inflate.
Risk
Airbag inflation may occur when it is not needed to protect the driver and may result in minor injuries to the driver from the inflating airbag.
Remedy
A tunnel sensor of different design will be installed on the affected vehicles.

Recall number 94V007000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1993 Nissan Maxima have?

3, covering fuel system, gasoline, wheels and air bags.

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