Dec 29, 2011 | The Auto Channel
Nhtsa Investigation: Infiniti M45
Summary: The Office of Defects Investigation has received 43 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading in model year 2003 through 2004 Infiniti M45 vehicles, including 26 incidents alleged to result in engine stall.
Rust Issues Prompt NHTSA Investigations of 2003-2004 Ford Minivans, GM Full-Size Vans
Older Ford Freestar, Mercury Monterey, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vans are being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for corrosion problems, while the Infiniti M45 is being investigated for faulty fuel level readings.
NHTSA Probes '03-'04 Infiniti M45 Sedans over Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading
For various reasons, it's not uncommon for drivers to run their cars on empty before filling up at a gas station - which isn't usually a problem if the fuel gauge reading is accurate.
Report: NHTSA investigating 2003-04 Infiniti M45 over inaccurate fuel readings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation concerning Infiniti M45 sedans from the 2003 and 2004 model year.
Feds Probe 2003-'04 Infiniti M45
The federal government has opened a probe into an estimated 8,100 2003-'04 Infiniti M45s because consumers have reported incidents of inaccurate fuel level readings, sometimes resulting in engine stall.
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