Recall 10V330000: Fuel Filler Protector Installation

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Nissan/Cube 2009-2010

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 21, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V330000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 46000

SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling model year 2009-2010 Nissan Cube vehicles manufactured from January 30, 2009 through July 30, 2010. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity." When the vehicle was rotated following a rear moving barrier crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits.

CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will develop a special protector and attach it to the gasoline recirculation tube at the location of the filler neck connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before August 30, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.