Vehicle recall 06V092000 · March 30, 2006

2005-2006 Nissan Frontier

On certain king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to the point of unscrewing the fuel filler cap.
Consequence: This may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel cap tether pin assembly with a modified one free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes: Nissan recall no. R0603.CUSTOMERS 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 06V092000
Reported to NHTSA: March 30, 2006
Filed by: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: R0603
Owner notification: April 24, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected: 42,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Recall 06V092000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Nissan Frontier (2005-2006): 2006, 2005

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