1997-2001 Infiniti QX4 and Nissan Pathfinder recall: filler pipe and cap

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

What is wrong

On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district of columbia, during the coating process of the fuel filler tube assembly, an insufficient amount of coating may have been applied at the lower mounting bracket. This could result in an opening in the coating which can allow water to enter and make contact with the bare metal of the tube.

Risk

This may result in surface rust but not perforation of the tube. However, in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if a mixture of snow/water and salt makes contact with the bare metal, corrosion may occur to a degree which results in perforation of the tube. In this case fuel leakage may occur when filling the tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel filler tube assembly with a new one with an improved coating process. The recall began on november 26, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 07V435000

Affected vehicles

• Infiniti QX4 1997-2001 19971998199920002001
• Nissan Pathfinder 1997-2001 19971998199920002001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 87 complaints about fuel system problems.

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