Nissan NV200 vans and taxis recalled for fuel pump fuse short

Nissan will recall 173,301 vehicles in the United States after federal safety regulators said a wiring problem could short the fuel pump fuse and cause engines to stall while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Wednesday, identifying the defect in certain small cargo vans and taxis assembled by Nissan and one rebranded model sold by Chevrolet.

The NHTSA said the fuel tank temperature sensor harness may have been routed incorrectly during assembly, allowing the wiring to rub against the fuel pump connector. Over time that wear can expose conductors and create a short circuit that blows the fuel pump fuse, cutting power to the pump and potentially causing a sudden engine stall. Regulators warned a stall at speed or in heavy traffic increases the risk of a crash.

The recall covers 2013 through 2021 Nissan NV200 vans, 2014 through 2017 and 2019 NV200 Taxi models, and 2015 through 2018 Chevrolet City Express vans manufactured by Nissan. Dealers will inspect affected vehicles and either reroute the sensor harness to prevent contact or replace the fuel pump assembly where damage is present, the NHTSA said. Nissan will carry out repairs...