Recall 10V075 covers 80,689 2006, 2008 Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles for inaccurate fuel gauges. Repair is free at franchised Nissan dealers.
Nissan is recalling 80,689 2006, 2008 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles because the molded fuel tank shell can deform and make the fuel gauge show about one quarter tank when the tank is empty. That false reading can leave the vehicle out of gas and stalled in traffic, increasing crash risk; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel tank on the 2006, 2008 Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra stores gasoline and feeds it to the engine. Inside the tank, a fuel sender uses a float arm to measure fuel level, then sends that reading to the instrument panel fuel gauge. The driver depends on that float moving freely as the tank empties.
On affected vehicles, the molded fuel tank shell can deform. When the tank shape changes, the fuel sender float arm contacts a raised area molded into the tank shell instead of moving through its full range. That contact holds the float arm in the wrong position, so the gauge shows about one quarter tank even when the tank is empty.
There is no warning sign before failure. The clue is the bad gauge reading itself: the vehicle shows fuel remaining when the tank has already run out.
Who's affected?
Covers three Nissan models from two model years, all tied to the same fuel system component.
| 2006 Nissan Frontier | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | fuel system |
| 2006 Nissan Xterra | fuel system |
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | fuel system |
| 2008 Nissan Xterra | fuel system |
| 2008 Nissan Frontier | fuel system |
| Units affected | 80,689 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A wrong fuel-level reading can leave the tank empty while the gauge still shows fuel, causing the vehicle to stall in traffic and increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, treat fuel-gauge readings as unreliable until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006, 2008 Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, or Xterra is included in this recall.
- Confirm with a franchised Nissan dealer whether the fuel-level sending-unit repair is open before scheduling service.
- Ask for the free fuel-level sending-unit replacement that fixes the false fuel-gauge reading when the tank is empty.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one, or reference recall number 10V075 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the fuel gauge until the repair is complete. Refuel early so the vehicle does not run out of gas and stall in traffic.
What happens at the repair
Nissan's remedy calls for a Nissan technician to replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new unit that uses a modified float arm. This repair addresses the float arm contact that can leave the fuel gauge reading about one quarter tank when the tank is empty. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the dealer repair is available. Nissan said the safety recall was expected to begin on or before March 22, 2010.
Timeline
| March 3, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V075?
Recall 10V075 covers 80,689 2006, 2008 Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles with molded fuel tank shells that can deform. The fuel gauge can show about one-quarter tank when the tank is empty, causing the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic.
What should I do if my 2006, 2008 Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, or Xterra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V075. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule replacement of the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank. Reference recall number 10V075 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Nissan's remedy says dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit free of charge at a franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is running out of gas and stalling in traffic. In affected vehicles, the fuel gauge can read about one-quarter tank when the tank is empty, increasing crash risk if the vehicle stalls while moving.
What if I bought this Nissan used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Frontier, Pathfinder, or Xterra is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer with recall number 10V075.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V075000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V075 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V075000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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