Nissan 280Z recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1975 to 1983 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
1975: 3; 1976: 1; 1977: 2; 1978: 2; 1979: 2; 1980: 1; 1981: 1; 1982: 1; 1983: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
76V076000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
Reported: 1976-05-25 (May 25, 1976) · Model years: 1975
NHTSA campaign record ↗78V088000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
Reported: 1978-04-21 (April 21, 1978) · Model years: 1975, 1977, 1978
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗79V242000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Reported: 1979-11-13 (November 13, 1979) · Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗87V098000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
Reported: 1987-07-06 (July 6, 1987) · Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
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