Nissan Recall - Armada, Titan, Quest and Infiniti QX56

[SacZONC]

I got the following via a Nissan Tech friend, this (3-3-10) morning.
(I"m not sure how many ZONCers, if any, might have any of the affected vehicles)


NISSAN ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALLS ON SELECTED VEHICLES TO CHECK BRAKE PINS AND CORRECT FUEL GAUGE INACCURACIES

Nissan North America (NNA) today announced recalls to inspect and, if necessary, repair brake pedal pins and fuel-gauge components on certain trucks and minivans. No accidents or injuries have been reported with these issues.

“At Nissan, we’re committed to the safety and satisfaction of our customers. We regret any inconveniences that our customers may experience as we take these precautions,” said Kevin Martin, vice president of Total Customer Satisfaction for NNA.

These recall campaigns involve a total of 539,864 vehicles, a majority of which are in the United States.

REASON FOR THE RECALLS
There have been three reported instances of brake pedal pins partially disengaging, causing a loss of normal braking ability, and Nissan has determined that a manufacturing error on the part of the supplier is at the root of this issue. All vehicles currently on sale are free of this problem.

Unrelated to the brake-pin issue, vehicles at higher mileage levels may have fuel gauges which incorrectly indicate the amount of fuel in the tank. This may result in the vehicle running out of fuel while the gauge reads greater than empty. All vehicles currently on sale are free of this problem.

WHAT OWNERS OF POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES SHOULD DO
Beginning in March, owners of potentially affected vehicles in the brake pedal pin recall are being notified to bring their vehicles to a Nissan or Infiniti dealership for a quick, simple, visual inspection and, if necessary, repair.

Also beginning in March, owners of potentially affected vehicles under the recalls for fuel gauge inaccuracies will be notified as to when they should bring their vehicles to their dealers for repair. Until their fuel gauge senders are repaired, customers with potentially affected vehicles are encouraged to maintain a fuel level of at least a half-tank.

Customers with questions are encouraged to contact Consumer Affairs at 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261) for Nissan vehicles, or 1-800-662-6200 for Infiniti vehicles. Customers may also contact their respective authorized Nissan or Infiniti dealers.


More info ..

VEHICLES INVOLVED
Models and numbers of vehicles with potentially affected brake pedal pins are:

•2008 through 2010 model year Nissan Titan, Armada, Quest and Infiniti QX56
•178,916 in the U.S., 25,869 outside the U.S.

Models and numbers of vehicles with potential fuel gauges inaccuracies are:

•2005 through 2008 model year Nissan Titan, Armada and Infiniti QX56
•Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra produced between January and March 2006 and between October 2007 and January 2008
•418,865 in the U.S., 53,253 outside the U.S.

Note: I was told that there has been a TSB on this for a while. Dealer's have been doing the above repairs .. the Recall is basically done as Nissan has "fine-tuned" the VIN ranges to id the affected vehicles.

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THANK YOU SacZONC!

These are the kind of post that folks need to see!

[SacZONC]

More information ....as of today

Nissan will be conducting a safety recall on certain 2005-2009 model year Nissan Titan and Armada vehicles. On some of the affected vehicles, internal materials of the fuel level sender unit in the fuel tank can wear down over time. This may cause the instrument panel fuel gauge to inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty. If this occurs, there is a possibility that the vehicle may run out of gas.
Owners of all potentially affected vehicles will be promptly notified of the potential fuel gauge inaccuracy and asked to maintain the fuel level in their vehicle above half a tank. There will be a follow-up notification that will invite customers to bring their vehicles to Nissan dealers to replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved part.
To address any concerns a customer may have regarding the possibility of running out of gas, Nissan will provide complimentary Roadside Assistance Coverage through March 31, 2011.
This complimentary Roadside Assistance coverage will include:
• Emergency fuel delivery (up to 2 gallons)
• Towing Services to nearest Nissan or Infiniti dealer
o Breakdown
o Slide off road
o Accident
• Jump start for dead battery
• Lockout Service for keys locked in vehicle or lost (up to $100)
• Tire Change, replace tire with customers inflated spare
• Trip Interruption
o Customers who experience a mechanical disablement while traveling more than 100 miles from their primary residence may be eligible for up to $500 of trip interruption benefits. Benefits cover reasonable living expenses for meals, lodging, substitute transportation, and costs to reunite the vehicle and owner after warranty repairs have been completed
Customers can contact Roadside Assistance by calling 1-800-528-2053.
Updated 03/09/10
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II RECALL QUESTIONS
Q. When will vehicle owners be notified?
A. We plan to begin notifying vehicle owners March 22, 2010.
Q. Is this a safety recall? Does the government know about this?
A. Yes; we have informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as required by law.
Q. What will be the corrective action?
A. Owners of all potentially affected vehicles will be promptly notified of the potential fuel gauge inaccuracy and asked to maintain the fuel level in their vehicle above half a tank. There will be a follow-up notification that will invite customers to bring their vehicles to a Nissan dealer to replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new, improved part.
Q. Is there any charge for this repair?
A. No, the repairs will be made at no charge for parts and labor.
Q. I have a 2005-2009 model year Nissan Titan or Armada vehicle but did not receive a letter, how can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
A. Please provide your vehicle identification number (VIN) so that I can check if your vehicle is affected in this recall.

[Maddawg]

SACZONC, great job here! I was wondering why my fuel DTE and gauge reading were erroding!
Sound like it's time for a TSB scrub at nissanusa website and get the details for a TLC maintenance check-up.

Keep it up

Again thanks.

My 06 Z just turned over 38K and 4 years. Got extended warranty w/ GEICO to repair but the deductible is $250. baahh... Nissan is not going to be caught like their brother company..Tinker-toyota...no other problems-less every 10k 4w alignment.