1978 NISSAN 280Z — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1978 NISSAN 280Z
The 1978 NISSAN 280Z has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL.
Recalls for the 1978 NISSAN 280Z
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1978 NISSAN 280Z, potentially affecting up to 296,099 vehicles.
Recall 79V242000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 295,710 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 78V088000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 389 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 NISSAN 280Z
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 NISSAN 280Z.
Safety Rating for the 1978 NISSAN 280Z
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 NISSAN 280Z in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 NISSAN 280Z
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 NISSAN 280Z
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1978 NISSAN 280Z.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN 280Z
- 1973 NISSAN 280Z — 0 complaints
- 1975 NISSAN 280Z — 0 complaints
- 1976 NISSAN 280Z — 0 complaints
- 1977 NISSAN 280Z — 0 complaints
- 1978 NISSAN 280Z (current)
- 1979 NISSAN 280Z — 0 complaints
- 1980 NISSAN 280Z — 1 complaint
- 1981 NISSAN 280Z — 2 complaints
- 1982 NISSAN 280Z — 2 complaints
- 1983 NISSAN 280Z — 2 complaints
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