OK, after reading through multiple pages on the fuel shield recall, which I got a couple weeks ago, did anyone get the notice on the voluntary recall to replace the ENTIRE fuel tank? My 2005 SL MO apparently needs the whole tank replaced, according to the dealership. So, go figure...they put on the ugly, but potentially fire-preventing fuel shield and sent me home with an parts order in for the tank. Fuel shield first, THEN the tank replacement? okaaaay... I'm a little weary of the order they are doing the work, and I really hope they give me the gas back that was in my old tank, or replenish it.
Here is the recall info I found on-line:
Recall Date:
FEB 21, 2006
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON AND MAY RESULT IN SOME FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Potential Units Affected:
14268
Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Here is the recall info I found on-line:
Recall Date:
FEB 21, 2006
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON AND MAY RESULT IN SOME FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Potential Units Affected:
14268
Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
