2005-2006 Nissan Frontier recall: filler pipe and cap
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 30, 2006. It covers about 42,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 42,000
- reported
- Mar 30, 2006
- owners notified
- Apr 24, 2006
- related complaints
- 411
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- On certain king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to the point of unscrewing the fuel filler cap.
- Risk
- This may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel cap tether pin assembly with a modified one free of charge. The recall began on april 24, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 06V092000
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Frontier 2005-2006 20052006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 411 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 06V092000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Nissan Frontier filler pipe and cap?
Yes. Recall 06V092000, reported on March 30, 2006, covers about 42,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V092000?
Dealers will replace the fuel cap tether pin assembly with a modified one free of charge. The recall began on april 24, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
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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