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2002-2003 Nissan Altima recall: tank assembly

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 14, 2003. It covers about 377,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
377,000
reported
Jul 14, 2003
owners notified
Aug 18, 2003
related complaints
106

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. At extremely cold temperatures, moisture in the fuel tank could freeze and form ice crystals. These ice crystals may obstruct the suction opening of the fuel pump.
Risk
This can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result in a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump to prevent ice crystals from blocking the opening. Owner notification began on august 18, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑333‑0829.

Recall number 03V251000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 106 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 03V251000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Nissan Altima tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 03V251000, reported on July 14, 2003, covers about 377,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V251000?

Dealers will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump to prevent ice crystals from blocking the opening. Owner notification began on august 18, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑333‑0829.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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