Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V300000 Reported November 12, 2002

Nissan/fuel filler inlet

Nissan North America, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 44,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V300000
Manufacturer Campaign
R2020
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
44,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 12, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.

Safety Consequence

Under certain conditions such as high ambient temperature and when winter grade gasoline is being sold, fuel could spill from the filler inlet as the tank is being filled. in the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve. owner notification is expected to begin december 10, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V300000 or campaign R2020.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V300000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V300000?

NHTSA recall 02V300000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on November 12, 2002. It addresses: Nissan/fuel filler inlet. The recall affects approximately 44,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V300000 or the manufacturer campaign number R2020. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.