NHTSA recall 03V251000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Nissan North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. At extremely cold temperatures, moisture in the fuel tank…
Why it matters: This can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result in a crash without warning.
The fix: Dealers will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump to prevent ice crystals from blocking the opening. Owner notification began on August 18, 2003. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-333-0829.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Nissan Altima, 2003 Nissan Altima.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V251000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.