Issue ID | 498815 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10088167 |
Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | FRONTIER |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 05/08/04 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have a 1999 nissan frontier xe king cab 4wd with a 3. 3l engine. The middle spring on the right rear leaf spring broke and the forward portion (still attached via a "rivet" to the other two) pivoted and unbeknowst to me wore a hole in the fuel tank. I only noticed that there was a problem when i filled up the tank and noticed a strong odor. There is a recall on the fuel sending unit and when i take the vehicle in for this i will notify them of this other problem. I don't have a problem with the leaf spring breaking; however, i have a problem with there not being some sort of "clip" to prevent the broken piece from rubbing against the fuel tank. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109115 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FRAMINGHAM, MA |
VIN pattern | 1N6ED26Y6XCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 20/02/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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