A major recall for over 173,000 Nissan and Chevrolet vans across the United States has been announced across the United States. The recall was issued after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) discovered a fuel pump defect that could cause the engine to suddenly stall while driving.
The recall, publicly announced this week by the NHTSA, affects the following commercial and taxi models:
- 2013–2021 Nissan NV200 Van
- 2014–2017 and 2019 Nissan NV200 Taxi
- 2015–2018 Chevrolet City Express
All these vehicles were manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., while the Chevy City Express was produced under contract for General Motors. The vehicles affected are 173,301.
Faulty Wiring Can Cause the Engine to Stall
According to documents filed at the NHTSA, the defect stems from the Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness, which may have been incorrectly routed during manufacturing. Due to the misrouting, the harness wires can rub against nearby components, causing damage and short circuits.
In the event of a short circuit, the fuel pump fuse can blow, cutting off the flow of fuel to the engine and causing it to stall. Since this can happen without warning, a sudden loss of power, especially at highway speeds, can cause an accident.
“The Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness may have been incorrectly routed, damaging wires and causing a short circuit in the fuel pump fuse,” NHTSA explained in its notice.
Inspections and Repairs Will Be Free of Charge
Nissan has agreed with the regulators that it will inspect all affected vehicles, reroute the sensor harness or replace the fuel pump where necessary to correct the defect. All these activities will be done free of charge.
The company plans to mail notification letters by December 3, 2025. The letters will include specific instructions on how to schedule a service appointment. Before the notification letters are sent, concerned drivers can check their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall website or call Nissan’s customer service line at 1-800-647-7261. The official recall number is PMA56.
Nissan’s Second Major U.S. Recall This Year
This recall is the second major recall for Nissan in 2025 alone. Earlier this year, Nissan recalled over 440,000 vehicles due to a separate issue that also causes engine failure. A minor recall was also issued before the current recall, involving over 19,000 Leaf EVs. These vehicles experienced excessive lithium buildup inside their batteries, which could lead to a fire.
According to Tony Owusu, Automotive Analyst, Nissan is facing a series of back-to-back recalls as it deals with aging parts and increased regulatory oversight from the NHTSA.
Affected Models Include Chevy Vans Built by Nissan
Besides the Nissan models, Chevrolet City Express is among the affected models. The vehicle was also manufactured by Nissan between 2015 and 2018. Therefore, owners of the Chevrolet will receive recall notices directly from Nissan, not GM. All repairs will also be handled at Nissan dealerships.
The Chevrolet City Express was a partnership vehicle based on the Nissan NV200 platform and has been widely used for taxi fleets, small business deliveries, and urban contractors. All these parties could face unexpected downtimes as the vehicle is being inspected and repaired.
What Owners Should Do Now
Owners of the affected models are advised to do the following:
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s website to confirm whether your vehicle is included in the recall.
- Watch for notification letters by early December 2025.
- Schedule repairs promptly once you receive the notice.
- If your engine hesitates, loses power, or stalls, stop safely and contact your dealer immediately.
Conclusion
While no crashes or injuries related to the defect have been reported, drivers are advised to be extremely careful while driving the affected vehicles. They are also advised to schedule an inspection to prevent the engine from failing when least expected.