NISSAN 510 1971: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V151000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NISSAN | 510 | 1971 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-01-15 | 1980-11-17 | 1980-12-17 |
Production Dates: 1970-08-01 - 1973-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 118898
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
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.
