Repair 7

Pulsar Problems

Certain Nissan Pulsars with model years of 1983, 1984 and 1987 were recalled due to fuel tank problems and defects in hood latches and headlight switches. Pulsar owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine whether their vehicles may have been affected by these recalls.

Fuel Tank

On December 18, 1987, Nissan recalled 61,000 model year 1987 Pulsar vehicles for a fuel tank problem that could cause a fire. The tank may develop a crack at the soldiered joint to which the inlet pipe is attached, which may result in gasoline dripping through the joint. During the recall, the company instructed authorized dealers to replace the cracked fuel tanks.

Headlight Switch

On March 1, 1985, Nissan recalled 11,900 model year 1984 Pulsar vehicles to replace headlight switches potentially contaminated by an impure lubricating grease. Headlight function on these Pulsars might be delayed, which could cause an accident at night or in inclement weather.

Hood Latch

On November 5, 1984, Nissan recalled 86,000 model year 1983-1984 Pulsar vehicles to replace hood-latch assemblies that could malfunction. The hood-latch assembly may become damaged and result in separation of the secondary latch from the latch assembly.