1986 NISSAN STANZA

2 recalls — 18 complaints

90V072000 Apr 17, 1990
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES WERE PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.
Remedy: INSTALL CORRECTED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ON DOORPOST CERTIFICATION LABEL.
750,000 vehicles affected
86V101000 Jul 29, 1986
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
IF A CERTAIN TYPE OF REAR END COLLISION OCCURS, THE EDGE OF A WELDED BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PANEL SUBFRAME MAY PIERCE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
Remedy: INSTALL A COVER OVER THE BRACKET.
27,000 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 NISSAN STANZA. AS THE CONTACT PARKED HER VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE ENGINE WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND BADLY BURNED. THE NISSAN MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD. FIVE YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT'S 1987 NISSAN STANZA WAGON CAUGHT FIRE IN THE SAME MANNER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Apr 28, 2004
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR IN MOTION DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS WOULD UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE Nov 1, 2002
VEHICLE FUEL GAUGE IS RECEIVING FALSE READING FROM THE SENDING UNIT WHILE DRIVING. CONDITION CAUSES VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. MR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Aug 21, 2002
INJECTOR FUEL LEAK CAUSED UNDER-HOOD FIRE AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED, TOTALLING VEHICLE. (SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPT. INCIDENT #18501). *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jul 9, 2002
CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE CAUSED TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Feb 6, 2002
PIPES CONNECTED TO ENIGNE WHICH CARRY FUEL HAD LEAKED, AND THERE WAS A FIRE IN ENGINE. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS May 24, 2001
ALL 4 FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING FUEL. COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER; BUT, THEY REFUSED TO HELP CONSUMER. NISSAN REFERENCE NUMBER FOR COMPLAINT#3431540. *AK MANUFACTURERTOLD CONSUMER THAT FUEL INJECTORS USUALLY LEAK AND CONSUMER IS RESPONSIBILE FOR REPLACING THEM.*JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 25, 1996
WHEN LEAVING A PARKING SPACE THE CAR SLIPPED INTO REVERSE AND ACCLERATED ON ITS ON AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.PLEASE DESCCRIBE. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 25, 1996
WHEN LEAVING A PARKING SPACE THE CAR SLIPPED INTO REVERSE AND ACCLERATED ON ITS ON AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.PLEASE DESCCRIBE. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mar 10, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SKD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Feb 22, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE, RESULTING FROM A COLD START. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Feb 22, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE, RESULTING FROM A COLD START. *AK
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jan 23, 1996
POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jan 19, 1996
RECALL ON SEAT BELTS IN CAR AND DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO FIX. HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR AT LEAST A YEAR FOR LETTER TO BE SERVICED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Aug 10, 1995
THE CAR IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THIS CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jul 21, 1995
THE REAR SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAS RUSTED AWAY. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Apr 18, 1995
BOTH REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS NO LONGER WORK, THEY WILL NOT FASTEN BECAUSE OF BROKEN PEICES THAT HAVE FALLEN INTO LOCKING SPACE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 11, 1995
PURCHASE CAR USED WHEN DRIVING CAR CUT OFF . TT