Vehicle recall 83V058000 · June 1, 1983
1974-1978 Nissan B210
The left side fuel tank support could become rusty if vehicle is operated in areas where salt is used for snow removal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The left side fuel tank support could become rusty if vehicle is operated in areas where salt is used for snow removal. Support may rust entirely through, allowing tank to tilt down on the left side.
- Remedy
- Upon inspection, corroded support brackets will be replaced with reinforcement and u-shaped brackets.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank support.consequences of defect: slippage of the tank could result in fuel leakage,potential for a fire, and personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V058000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 1, 1983
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 15, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 328,318
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
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