Recall - Fuel Filler Hose Replacement: Overview
RECALL CAMPAIGN BULLETINReference:
ITB06-006b
Date:
April 4, 2006
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN FUEL HOSES
This bulletin has been amended. The Re-Assembly procedure for FX and G35 has been expanded. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
CAMPAIGN I.D. # / NHTSA # :
R0508 / 05V-555
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2003-04 G35 Coupe (CV35)
2003-04 G35 Sedan (V35)
2003-04 FX35 (S50)
2003-06 FX45 (S50)
APPLIED VINS:
NOTE:
Use Service Comm to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Infiniti has determined that some 2003-2004 model year Infiniti G35 sedan/coupe vehicles and 2003-2006 model year Infiniti FX35/45 vehicles may have a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. There is the possibility that the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling. If an ignition source is present a fire could occur. In addition fuel vapor hoses may crack and cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on. To prevent this condition from occurring Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign to replace the fuel filler and vapor hoses with new ones.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number R0508 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 138,800.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the retailers responsibility to check Infiniti Net for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory.
Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to delivery under a sale or lease. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles Infiniti strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.
Repair Overview
Required Parts for G35 Coupe and G35 Sedan
(Refer to the Parts Information section for the part numbers.)
^ Fuel hose kit (see Figure 1a)
Propeller shaft bolt kit (see Figure 1b)
^ Exhaust tube gasket (see Figure 1c)
Required Parts for FX35 and FX45
(Refer to the Parts Information section for the part numbers.)
^ Fuel hose kit (see Figure 1d)
^ Propeller shaft bolt kit (see Figure 1e)
NOTE:
There are two bolt kits available for the FX. Refer to the Parts Information section for ordering details.
^ Propeller shaft center bearing nuts (see Figure 1f)
^ Exhaust tube nuts (see Figure 1f)
^ Exhaust tube gasket (see Figure 1f)
Required Special Tool for All Models (sent to each dealer)
The essential Jack Adapter Tool J-47441-A will be needed to perform these procedures.
^ If you are using an OTC 16-1728 high lift transmission jack use adapter block J-47002-4 between the jack and the jack adapter tool J-47441-A.
^ The adapter block is part of essential tool J-47002 transmission jack adapter kit.
NOTE:
Replacement tools can be ordered from Nissan TECH-MATE.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Campaign (CM) line claim using the claims coding shown.
"CM" I.D.: R0508