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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
237 reportsClear category filter71,000 miles · Sep 2, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 NISSAN XTERRA SES LIGHT CAME ON DURING HOT WEATHER WHILE DRIVING, SES CODE NUMBER P0463 FUEL SENDING UNIT. FILLED UP TANK AND GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK SHOWS 1/2 TANK WHEN FULL, COOL WEATHER PROBLEM GOES AWAY SOME TIMES, HOT WEATHER PROBLEM COMES BACK, I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE, NISSAN RECALL DOESN'T APPLY TO MINE DUE T…
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2006 NISSAN XTERRA SES LIGHT CAME ON DURING HOT WEATHER WHILE DRIVING, SES CODE NUMBER P0463 FUEL SENDING UNIT. FILLED UP TANK AND GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK SHOWS 1/2 TANK WHEN FULL, COOL WEATHER PROBLEM GOES AWAY SOME TIMES, HOT WEATHER PROBLEM COMES BACK, I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE, NISSAN RECALL DOESN'T APPLY TO MINE DUE TO VIN NUMBERS NOT MATCHING RECALL. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS WAS NO HELP, BOUGHT BRAND NEW $30,000+ ,,75,000 MILES NOW PROBLEM STARTED AT 71,000. SEEMS NISSAN HAS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS ISSUE AND IS VERY SLOW TO ADDRESS IT. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, DANGER OF RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AS I NEVER KNOW IF MY GAUGE IS CORRECT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10353566
64,000 miles · Sep 2, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. AFTER ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS PARKED HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT MOVE. HE STATED THAT MOST OF THE TIME AFTER ADDING FUEL THE FUEL GAUGE STAYED ON EMPTY. HE REFERENCED RECALL 10V075000, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. AFTER ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS PARKED HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT MOVE. HE STATED THAT MOST OF THE TIME AFTER ADDING FUEL THE FUEL GAUGE STAYED ON EMPTY. HE REFERENCED RECALL 10V075000, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SET HIS TRIP MILEAGE COUNTER IN ORDER TO AVOID RUNNING OUT OF GASOLINE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,500.
NHTSA ODI #10353526
40,000 miles · Sep 1, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 NISSAN XTERRA, GAS GAUGE SHOWING 1/4 TANK WHEN IT IS EMPTY. *BF
NHTSA ODI #10354266
40,015 miles · Aug 28, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE FUEL GAUGE LIGHT AND SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON, SHOWING EMPTY, DUE TO FUEL SENSOR DEFECTION ON MY 2006 NISSAN EXTERRA, ONLY 40,000 MILES.THIS CAUSE ME CONFUSION AND FRUSTRATION ON A LONG TRIP. THIS WAS EXISTING PROBLEM THAT NISSAN IGNORE TO RECALL FOR REPLACE. MANY NISSAN VEHICLE OWNER HAS SAME PROBLEM, AND THE COST TO FIX THIS …
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THE FUEL GAUGE LIGHT AND SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON, SHOWING EMPTY, DUE TO FUEL SENSOR DEFECTION ON MY 2006 NISSAN EXTERRA, ONLY 40,000 MILES.THIS CAUSE ME CONFUSION AND FRUSTRATION ON A LONG TRIP. THIS WAS EXISTING PROBLEM THAT NISSAN IGNORE TO RECALL FOR REPLACE. MANY NISSAN VEHICLE OWNER HAS SAME PROBLEM, AND THE COST TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IS 500-600 DOLLARS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10352446
35,000 miles · Aug 19, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT ACCURATE AFTER FILLING THE TANK. IT GRADUALLY MOVES UP TO THE PROPER AMOUNT AFTER A LONG TIME. UP TO 70 MILES TILL IT REGISTERS CORRECTLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10350616
Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL-SENDING UNIT PRONE TO FAILURE ON 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY USED NISSAN THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED LAST FALL. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER AND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS ONCE AGAIN SENDING INCORRECT READINGS TO THE FUEL INDICATOR. EVEN AFTER FILLING THE TANK THE FSU READS AS 3/4 FULL…
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FUEL-SENDING UNIT PRONE TO FAILURE ON 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY USED NISSAN THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED LAST FALL. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER AND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS ONCE AGAIN SENDING INCORRECT READINGS TO THE FUEL INDICATOR. EVEN AFTER FILLING THE TANK THE FSU READS AS 3/4 FULL AND DOES NOT INDICATE PROPERLY AS FUEL IS USED. NISSAN HAS NOT PROVIDED A REPLACEMENT PART THAT FIXES THE PROBLEM, THE REPLACEMENT COMPONENT IS THE SAME AS THE ONE THAT WAS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY AND JUST AS PRONE TO FAILURE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE DANGEROUS SITUATION OF RUNNING OUT OF FUEL IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD, BRIDGE OR RAIL CROSSING. NISSAN HAS RECALLED ONLY SELECTED XTERRAS, BUT ALL 2005+ XTERRAS USE THE SAME PART. NISSAN SAYS THAT THIS ISSUE IS A SAFETY CONCERN BUT HAS ONLY ISSUES A LIMITED RECALL WHEN MANY MORE VEHICLES ARE AFFECTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10350202
85,000 miles · Aug 17, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 NISSAN XTERRA FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ITS SHOWS THERE IS MORE FUEL IN THE TANK THEN WHAT THERE ACTUALLY IS. IT OCCURS ON EVERY FUEL FILL UP. I HAVE ALMOST RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE CONTACT NISSAN ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, AND IT WOULD COST ME $500 …
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2006 NISSAN XTERRA FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ITS SHOWS THERE IS MORE FUEL IN THE TANK THEN WHAT THERE ACTUALLY IS. IT OCCURS ON EVERY FUEL FILL UP. I HAVE ALMOST RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE CONTACT NISSAN ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, AND IT WOULD COST ME $500 DOLLARS TO REPAIR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW TURNS ON AND OFF, I HAD THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS AND THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE WAS FOR A FAULTY FUEL LEVEL UNIT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10350069
58,000 miles · Aug 17, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AFTER DISPENSING FUEL INTO THE FUEL TANK, AND OBSERVED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING WITH THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURRE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AFTER DISPENSING FUEL INTO THE FUEL TANK, AND OBSERVED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING WITH THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: AUXILIARY TANK); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
NHTSA ODI #10350055
42,531 miles · Aug 10, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
2006 NISSAN XTERRA. CONSUMER STATES FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO WORK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENDER. ALSO, THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED. *JB RECENTLY, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TIMING CHAINS ON THE VEHICLE. THE REPLACEMENT WAS REQUIRED, BECAUSE OF THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF…
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2006 NISSAN XTERRA. CONSUMER STATES FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO WORK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENDER. ALSO, THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED. *JB RECENTLY, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TIMING CHAINS ON THE VEHICLE. THE REPLACEMENT WAS REQUIRED, BECAUSE OF THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE TENSIONERS THAT HELD THE TIMING CHAIN IN PLACE. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS OBVIOUS, THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTERS WERE CAUSED BY WEAR AND CRACKS ON THE PARTS. UPDATED 06/10/13
NHTSA ODI #10348771
38,098 miles · Aug 9, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
1. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A GENERAL LACK OF ACCURACY IN THE FUEL GAUGE. 2. RECENTLY, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR CAME ON, AND THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME IT WAS DUE TO A FUEL SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTION. 3. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY REPLACING THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AT A COST TO ME OF $595+TAX. THIS VEHICLE IS A 2006 NISSAN…
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1. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A GENERAL LACK OF ACCURACY IN THE FUEL GAUGE. 2. RECENTLY, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR CAME ON, AND THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME IT WAS DUE TO A FUEL SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTION. 3. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY REPLACING THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AT A COST TO ME OF $595+TAX. THIS VEHICLE IS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA, JUST OUTSIDE THE DOM COVERED IN RECALL 10V-075, WITH 38,000 MILES (JUST OUTSIDE WARRANTY). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10348363
Official recalls
3Oct 28, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Mar 3, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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