Vehicle recall 78V088000 · April 21, 1978
Nissan 280Z and 810
There is a possibility of premature hose deterioration due to high fuel oxidation levels which would allow fuel seepage and fumes to enter the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There is a possibility of premature hose deterioration due to high fuel oxidation levels which would allow fuel seepage and fumes to enter the vehicle.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new hyprex hose without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with electronic fuelinjection.system: fuel injection; fuel hose.consequences of defect: this condition could lead to a vehicle fire and seriousinjuries to passengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V088000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 21, 1978
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 21, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 389
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan 280Z (1975, 1977-1978): 1978, 1977, 1975
- Nissan 810 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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