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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V230📅 May 24, 2004

2000–2003 Nissan Frontier & 2000–2003 Nissan Xterra recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit CAN develop a crack in the plastic molding. This CAN cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions.

💥 The risk

If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. This will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which CAN result in a crash.

🔧 The fix

In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. These states are connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. If there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent corrosion in the future. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V230000
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
586,196
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 28, 2004
Built
Jun 11, 1998 – Mar 28, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V230 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V230?

2000–2003 Nissan Frontier & 2000–2003 Nissan Xterra. 586,196 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nissan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-647-7261.