2005-2009 Infiniti QX56, Nissan Armada and others recall: fuel gauge system

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 3, 2010. It covers about 340,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 340,000
reported: Mar 3, 2010
owners notified: Mar 22, 2010
related complaints: 330

Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system

What is wrong: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 10V074000

Affected vehicles

Infiniti QX56 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Nissan Armada 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Nissan Titan 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 330 complaints about fuel system problems.

2006 Infiniti QX56 2007 Infiniti QX56 2008 Infiniti QX56 2009 Infiniti QX56 2006 Nissan Armada 2007 Nissan Armada 2008 Nissan Armada 2009 Nissan Armada 2006 Nissan Titan 2007 Nissan Titan 2008 Nissan Titan 2009 Nissan Titan

Questions about recall 10V074000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2009 Infiniti QX56, Nissan Armada and others fuel gauge system?

Yes. Recall 10V074000, reported on March 3, 2010, covers about 340,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V074000?

Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. 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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