NISSAN 510 1973: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : NISSAN | Model : 510 | Year : 1973 |
| Build Dates : 1970-08-01 - 1973-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 80V151000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1981-01-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1980-11-17 | Date Added to Database: 1980-12-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 118898 | ||
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Summary:
THE RUBBER PLUG USED TO SEAL OFF ONE OF THE TANK OUTLETS MAY DETERIORATE UNDER DRY, HIGH OZONE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS "PARTICULARLY HIGH TEMPERATURES" ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW CLAMP AND RUBBER OVER-PLUG PLACED ON THE EXISTING PLUG. IF THE RUBBER PLUG IS DETERIORATED, IT WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; RETURN LINE PLUG.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THIS LEAKAGE OCCUR, FUEL ODORS WILL ENTER THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. |
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