6MT.net Infiniti G35/G37/GTR Community - RECALL 3/1/06 --> Fuel Filler Hose

dholly · 03-17-2006, 10:44 AM

Recall Date : Mar 01 , 2006
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 138,800

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

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superdude · 03-17-2006, 12:27 PM

going to get that today on my coupe today

thx007 · 03-17-2006, 01:18 PM

Lighting a match next to my '05 gas cap right now...

Guess this is one that I need not worry about.

superdude · 03-17-2006, 05:24 PM

hahahahahha yea. since i got it done, it increased my mpg's a little bit

Neal376 · 03-17-2006, 07:41 PM

thanks dholly....saving G drivers one at a time

superdude · 03-17-2006, 07:45 PM

its a good thing to get, takes about 2 hours

2003G35 · 03-19-2006, 12:26 PM

Everytime I attempt to fill my car up with petrol i am unsuccessful. The Pump clicks off so I assume the tank is full...WRONG. I get in the car to leave and the gas guage reads 3/4 tank full. Is this due to the recall? Perhaps my gas guage is broken? I have a 2003 sedan. I just purchased it used 3 weeks ago so I am not familar with the car yet. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

MikeG356MT · 03-19-2006, 02:21 PM

wonderful....another f'n recall. Now I have 2 to do when I go to the dealer next time. Update 3/20/06: car is at the dealer now. I am having the recall done. I will lose most of my gas which Infiniti will NOT replace as the tank must be under 1/4 full for them to perform the recall. I am also having the brake pads replaced. Now why so much s*it over a $35K car? I had fewer problems with my 98 Rodeo. And if the dealer scratches my car (for the 3rd time) I will have a coronary. IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD!!!!! LOL. BTW: deceided not to get the plenum spacer, read thx's input on this and if he doesn't really notice the power increase then why do it? The parts alone are $265. Car is fast enough with the mods I have already done. Beat the tar out of an s2000 who thought he'd pass me on the right ha ha. This is a real 5 sec car. I am truly amazed by the performance but dismayed at the recalls. At least the dealer gave me a free loaner G35 (automatic though). A 2006. Nice car.

dholly · 03-20-2006, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003G35

Everytime I attempt to fill my car up with petrol i am unsuccessful. The Pump clicks off so I assume the tank is full...WRONG. I get in the car to leave and the gas guage reads 3/4 tank full. Is this due to the recall? Perhaps my gas guage is broken? I have a 2003 sedan. I just purchased it used 3 weeks ago so I am not familar with the car yet. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

All you gotta do is turn the pump hose handle 90 degrees. Trust me.

da mayor · 03-21-2006, 11:53 AM

it's a big job but we got techs working on it till 9pm so everyone gets their cars in and out.

AustinG35 · 03-21-2006, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003G35

Everytime I attempt to fill my car up with petrol i am unsuccessful. The Pump clicks off so I assume the tank is full...WRONG. I get in the car to leave and the gas guage reads 3/4 tank full. Is this due to the recall? Perhaps my gas guage is broken? I have a 2003 sedan. I just purchased it used 3 weeks ago so I am not familar with the car yet. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

No, different issue, there is a TSB for that as well. They will need to replace something on the inside of the fuel tank. It will fix the problem.

Neal376 · 03-21-2006, 12:33 PM

I had that fuel filler problem too, but it has seemed to stop

dholly · 03-21-2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinG35

No, different issue, there is a TSB for that as well. They will need to replace something on the inside of the fuel tank. It will fix the problem.

Yes there is (see following) but, if you just want to get topped off, usually turning the pump handle a little will help eliminate the early click-off.

superdude · 03-21-2006, 05:35 PM

again, nice info dholly

2003G35 · 03-22-2006, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the reply. =). Looks like i have quite a bit of work to get done on my car =(....I just got it and now its getting work