Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 80V-151 · 1971–1973 Nissan 510
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 80V-151 covers 118,898 1971–1973 Nissan 510 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE RUBBER PLUG USED TO SEAL OFF ONE OF THE TANK OUTLETS MAY DETERIORATE UNDER DRY, HIGH OZONE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (PARTICULARLY HIGH TEMPERATURES) ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
The fix
ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW CLAMP AND RUBBER OVER-PLUG PLACED ON THE EXISTING PLUG. IF THE RUBBER PLUG IS DETERIORATED, IT WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; RETURN LINE PLUG.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THIS LEAKAGE OCCUR, FUEL ODORS WILL ENTER THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1970 to July 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FUEL RETURN LINE PLUGNHTSA