Nissan North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Nissan North America, Inc. in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 13, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:ELECTRICAL

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.

NHTSA ID: 79V242000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 295,710

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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