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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V076📅 Feb 29, 2012

2011–2012 Nissan Quest recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan Quest vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2010, through february 21, 2012. Due to software programming, while driving at slow speeds or idling on a decline with ¼ tank fuel or less, there may be an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine. As a result, the engine may stall.

💥 The risk

Vehicle stalling could increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service 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
12V076000
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
23,531
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 2, 2012
Built
Jul 29, 2010 – Feb 21, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 12V076 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 12V076?

2011–2012 Nissan Quest. 23,531 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.