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Nissan Frontier Fuel Leak Probe Ignites Fire Hazard Fears
31 Mar
Summary
- NHTSA probes 75,300 Nissan Frontier trucks from 2006.
- Concerns over fuel leaks pose an imminent fire hazard.
- Previous recalls in 2007 for similar fuel system defects.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated an investigation on March 31, 2026, concerning roughly 75,300 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks from the 2006 model year. The probe centers on serious concerns regarding potential fuel leaks.
These reported fuel leaks may present an imminent fire hazard. Drivers have cited a persistent, strong odor of raw gasoline and instances of sudden engine stalling during startup and operation, according to agency reports.
This investigation is prompted by allegations that the issues are similar to defects previously addressed in a 2007 recall. That earlier action involved replacing fuel filler tube assemblies that were prone to cracking and causing fuel leaks in certain 2006 Frontier trucks.
