Nissan Mounting Recall 99V205002 (1,600 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.

The risk

There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.

Contacts

Owner notification began august 18, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-nissan1 (1-800-647-7261). Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Nissan dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 99V205002.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1999 Nissan Quest	118	4	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1999 Nissan Quest

118

Questions

Is the 99V205002 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 99V205002?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 99V205002 announced?

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on August 5, 1999. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Fuel system: mounting Nissan recall