- The problem
- Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
- The risk
- A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
- The fix
- Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Vehicle safety record
1976 Datsun 620 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1976 Datsun 620 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2007 for the fuel pump. For comparison, the 1975 has 0 and the 1977 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 620 year, for its age
#10 most complained-about 1976 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1976 Datsun 620 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1976 Datsun 620 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1976 Datsun 620
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 1976 datsun 620. The vehicle has firestone wilderness at, size 30x9.50Xr15 tires (na). While driving 40 mph, the contact suddenly heard a banging sound underneath the vehicle. He then noticed smoke and felt a hard vibration. He exited the vehicle and noticed a 3 ft., 6 Inch top section of the tread missing from the front driver side tire. The tire did not lose any pressure so he drove the vehicle home. The failure occurred on may 1, 2008 and the tire has not yet been repaired. The tires were not the original ones that came with the vehicle. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
Datsun 620: every year compared
All 620 yearsQuestions about the 1976 Datsun 620
Does the 1976 Datsun 620 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1976 Datsun 620: fuel pump (August 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1976 Datsun 620?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1976 Datsun 620 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 2, 2008 and the latest on May 2, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1976 Datsun 620 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Datsun 620 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1976 Datsun 620 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data