NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ99021

FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL INJECTORS: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

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Recall #95I006000

1991 NISSAN STANZA -- In October of 1995, nisan conducted a safety improvement campaign, 95I-006. The campaign recalled maximas (1985-88), 200sx (1987-88), 300zx (1984-88, and infinity M30 (1990-92), for fuel leaking from the fuel injectors. The remedy called for a replacement of the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles. The recall was influenced by EA94-018, involving over 680,000 1984-89 maxima and 300zx vehicles, and was originally initiated as PE94-018 with 25 complaints, for a complaint rate of 4 per 100K. ODI has received 34 complaints for the 1990-92 stanzas and 240sxs, for fuel leaking in the engine compartment from the fuel injectors, for a complaint rate of 10 per 100K. Fuel in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a vehicle fire. The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate whether the 1990-92 stanzas and 240sxs should be recalled. Investigation was initiated on November 02 1999. Closed on May 22 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99021 »