Vehicle recall 79V242000 · November 13, 1979

Nissan 280Z and 810

Moisture and blow of mist present in the positive crankcase ventilation system may, under conditions of sub-zero temperatures, accumulate in the air regulator, causing prolonged…

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

Summary: Moisture and blow of mist present in the positive crankcase ventilation system may, under conditions of sub-zero temperatures, accumulate in the air regulator, causing prolonged engine idle, if owner fails to fully warm engine before driving. The pcv system can also cause a gumming in the throttle shaft which will impair the smooth open/close operation of the throttle.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new pcv valve system with increased flow capacity. The throttle chambers and air regulators will be inspected and corrected and a final system integrity check will be performed at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel injection; electrical.consequences of defect: should high idle occur when the roads are wet orcovered with snow and ice, hard braking can cause loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.note: the owner is advised to warm up the engine properly before driving thecar in severely cold weather.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V242000
Reported to NHTSA: November 13, 1979
Filed by: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: January 17, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected: 295,710
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Recall 79V242000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1975-1979): 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
Nissan 810 (1975-1979): 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975

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