1991 Nissan Maxima

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 370,000.

NHTSA ID

10660064

Incident

Jun 25, 2012

Mileage

370,000 mi

GOING ABOUT 45 MPH AND HIT 2 PARKED CARS. DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT DIDN'T CATCH. *TR

NHTSA ID

10536124

Incident

Jan 4, 2013

Mileage

59 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP FOR CONCERNS WITH THE FUEL LINES. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THERE WAS RUST AND CORROSION OF THE TANK, WHICH WOULD NEED REPLACING ALONG WITH THE PIPE FILLER. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 95V244000, (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000.

NHTSA ID

10410653

Incident

Feb 6, 2011

Mileage

186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRAPS CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED BECAUSE OF CORROSION AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED AND THAT THE MUFFLER COULD NOT BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE FUEL LEAK CAUSED BY THE CORROSION FROM THE TANK ASSEMBLY. THE MECHANIC REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 95V244000 (FUEL SYSTEM), BUT THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE RECALL WAS EXPIRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. IN ADDITION, THE ODOMETER WAS INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID

10395196

Incident

Mar 25, 2011

DEALER PERFORMED RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 95V244000. A FEW YEARS LATER THE GAS FILLER TUBE IS STILL LEAKING GAS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY DO NOT WARRANTY PRIOR RECALL WORK. CAN THE DEALER REFUSE TO FIX IT A SECOND TIME ? SHOULDN'T THEY FIX IT TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING AGAIN. THANK YOU . *TR

NHTSA ID

10219010

Incident

Mar 7, 2001

SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT LOCK, ANYMORE, ON THOSE VERY SUDDEN STOPS OR WITH SNEEZES, LIKE IT USED TO, AND THE RED SEATBELT LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT IT IS NOT WORKING. SAYS NISSAN ISN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR SEATBELTS TO WORK IN OLDER CARS. *TR

NHTSA ID

10210446

Incident

Jan 1, 2000

Mileage

100,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA. ON TUESDAY, DEC. 13, 2004 IT BURNED UP UNDER THE HOOD AND MELTED EVERYTHING TO A CRISP. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THEY WERE NOT SURE IF IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTOR THAT CAUSED IT TO IGNITE. WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO SCHOOL, AND IT SMELLED LIKE GAS FUMES, THEN IT QUELLED DOWN, ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER IT STARTED TO SMOKE. WE OPENED THE TRUNK FIRST TO GET A RAG AND THEN THE HOOD TURNED BLACK, AND IN 1 MINUTE. IT STARTED TO BLAZE. NONE OF THE BODY OF THE CAR WAS DAMAGED EXCEPT THE HOOD, AND EVERYTHING UNDER IT MELTED TO A CRISP. COULD THIS BE A DEFECT PLEASE GIVE ME A GUESS. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. *AK

NHTSA ID

10103054

Incident

Dec 14, 2004

Mileage

161,843 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE SPLIT...REPLACED PART...CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING VERY LOUD NOISE AND "BURNT" SMELL COMING FROM POWER STEERING PUMP...WHEN FLUID IN PUMP IS REPLACED, THE COLOR OF THE FLUID BECOMES BLACK IN NO TIME; ALSO EXPERIENCING STRONG GAS FUMES INSIDE CAR ESP. WHEN HEAT OR A/C IS TURNED ON; FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY...EITHER TOO TIGHT OR TOO LOOSE...SEAT BELT LIGHT & CHIME GOES ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME; DRIVER'S SEAT HAS BROKEN...HAD IT REPAIRED; DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS WILL NOT GO DOWN; SUNROOF LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS; HOOD LATCH DOES NOT ALLOW HOOD TO CLOSE PROPERLY, WHILE THE HYDROLICS UNDER THE HOOD WILL NOT KEEP THE HOOD UP WHEN OPENED...HOOD SLAMMED DOWN ONTO SERVICE TECH'S ARM AND ONTO ANOTHERS HEAD; SOMETIMES VIBRATES LOUD WHEN BRAKING; HIGH-PITCH CLITTER-CLATTER COMING FROM RT-FRT WHEEL; ODOMETER WILL NOT WORK AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX; BATTERY ACID DRIP DAMAGE ON STARTER; TRANSMISSION DIS-MOUNTED, HAD REPLACED, BUT CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING OIL LEAKAGE @ MAIN SEAL; CV JOINTS, BALL BEARINGS, AXLE, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, ALL REPLACED AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES. OK...IF THAT'S NOT ENOUGH, I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS...I AM HOPING FOR SOME RECALL INFO ON THE FUEL LEAKAGE AND SEATBELT ISSUES! I HAVE NO FUNDAGE LEFT FOR ANYMORE REPAIRS. MY 10 YEAR OLD SON IS A FREQUENT PASSENGER IN THIS VEHICLE...I AM SEEKING ANY INFO ON HOW TO MAKE THIS CAR MORE SAFE FOR US ON THE ROADS...UNTIL I CAN AFFORD TO PURCHASE ANOTHER CAR. (ALSO, CAR ALARM GOES OFF EVERY TIME DOORS ARE LOCKED; AND HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT BRIGHTEN, THEY STAY ON DIM...WHEN SWITCH IS CLICKED AT COLUMN, HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY GO OUT!). *AK

NHTSA ID

10078923

Incident

Oct 26, 2003

Mileage

134,097 mi

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect “Test with DCA” and “Replace” results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. IMPORTANT:  CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-5000  CPX-900 operating instructions are found at: https://nissancpx900.midtronics.com/  DSS-5000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandss5000.midtronics.com/  DCA-8000 is now a required testing tool to be used for all warranty replacement decisions. The DCA-8000 is also a more efficient charger than previously available, and will charge any available 12 volt lead acid battery safely and accurately as long as all precautions and inputs are made correctly. The DCA-8000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandca8000.midtronics.com/

SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.

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