NHTSA recall 05V555000
Fuel system, gasoline
Infiniti FX35 and 3 more
Reported Dec 13, 2005192,659 vehicles affectedNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number R0505 & R0508Built Jul 31, 2002 – Aug 30, 2005
The defect
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.