NHTSA INVESTIGATION: INFINITI M45
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Vehicle Make / Model / Year(s):
INFINITI / M45 2003-2004
Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA Action Number : PE11038
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number :
N/A
Component(s) :
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Date Investigation Opened : December 14, 2011
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 43 complaints alleging
inaccurate fuel gauge reading in model year 2003 through 2004 Infiniti M45
vehicles, including 26 incidents alleged to result in engine stall. All 26
incidents reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated fuel
in the tank when there was none. The complaints show an apparent increasing
trend, with most received within the past year. A Preliminary Evaluation
has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety
consequences associated with the alleged defect.