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Fuel System, Other complaints
18 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Aug 31, 2015
Fuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other
2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL SENDING UNIT PROBLEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL SENDING UNIT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY NISSAN, REGARDLESS OF WHAT MONTH THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS OBVIOUS THE SAME PART WAS USED ON VEHICLES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.…
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2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL SENDING UNIT PROBLEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL SENDING UNIT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY NISSAN, REGARDLESS OF WHAT MONTH THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS OBVIOUS THE SAME PART WAS USED ON VEHICLES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT READ FULL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10760509
125,100 miles · Dec 27, 2010
Fuel System, Other
RECEIVED WARRANTY EXTENSION LETTER FROM NISSAN ON MY 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER REGARDING AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WHICH HAS CAUSED MY FUEL GAUGE TO INACCURATELY DISPLAY THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN MY VEHICLE. LIKE ALL OTHER OWNERS MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED! WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT ALREADY HAD AROUND 70,000 MILES AND THAT …
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RECEIVED WARRANTY EXTENSION LETTER FROM NISSAN ON MY 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER REGARDING AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WHICH HAS CAUSED MY FUEL GAUGE TO INACCURATELY DISPLAY THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN MY VEHICLE. LIKE ALL OTHER OWNERS MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED! WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT ALREADY HAD AROUND 70,000 MILES AND THAT WAS IN 2007. I JUST RECIEVED THE NOTICE FROM NISSAN WITHIN THE LAST MONTH OF 2010. THE NTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER AND DEMAND A NATIONWIDE RECALL ON THIS ITEM FROM NISSAN. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE FOR NISSAN OWNERS AND OBVIOUSLY A DEFECTIVE PART! IT IS PRETTY CLEAR THAT NISSAN REALIZED THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND DECIDED THE LEAST COSTLY RESPONSE WOULD BE TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE, KNOWING FULLY WELL THAT MOST OWNERS WOULD NOT QUALIFY FOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PROTECTION. I URGE ALL OWNERS OF THIS MODEL NISSAN TO FIRST AND FOREMOST FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NTSA AND ALSO CALL YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES AND SEE IF THEY WILL INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. IN ADDITION I URGE ALL OWNERS OF NISSAN AUTOMOBILES TO REFUSE TO BUY ANY ADDITIONAL VEHICLES FROM NISSAN. IN ADDITION PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW THAT WHILE NISSAN TALKS A GOOD GAME, THE BOTTOM LINE IS THEY DON'T BACK THEIR PRODUCT!!!! AT THIS POINT NISSAN REFUSED TO REPLACE ITEM FREE OF COST AND I HAVE NOT HAD THE ITEM REPLACED YET DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED. NISSAN REFUSED TO FIX ITEM UNDER WARRANTY, STATING MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY! THIS IS ABSURED AND THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD STEP IN AND HELP CONSUMERS WITH THIS MATTER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10372487
74,400 miles · Aug 24, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WOULD CONTINUOUSLY DISPLAY INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE GAUGE WOULD NOT MOVE FROM EMPTY DESPITE THE LEVEL OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WOULD CONTINUOUSLY DISPLAY INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE GAUGE WOULD NOT MOVE FROM EMPTY DESPITE THE LEVEL OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,960.
NHTSA ODI #10351433
42,820 miles · Aug 19, 2010
Fuel System, Other
P0463 PROBLEMS WITH MY FUEL GAUGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10350563
64,000 miles · Aug 4, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WOULD DISPLAY INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED. THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WOULD DISPLAY INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED. THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
NHTSA ODI #10347183
60,000 miles · Jun 10, 2010
Fuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EMPTY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT A FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CAUSED THE FUEL GAUGE TO DISPLAY THE INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHI…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EMPTY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT A FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CAUSED THE FUEL GAUGE TO DISPLAY THE INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,400. UPDATED 8/2/10 *CN UPDATED 08/09/10*JB
NHTSA ODI #10335701
50,000 miles · May 13, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD BECOME STUCK AT A QUARTER OF A TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE FILLED THE TANK, THE FUEL LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE BEYOND THE QUARTER MARK. THEREFORE HE MIGHT RUN OUT OF FUEL BECAUSE OF THE INCORREC…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD BECOME STUCK AT A QUARTER OF A TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE FILLED THE TANK, THE FUEL LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE BEYOND THE QUARTER MARK. THEREFORE HE MIGHT RUN OUT OF FUEL BECAUSE OF THE INCORRECT INDICATION ON THE FUEL GAUGE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000.
NHTSA ODI #10330338
48,000 miles · Apr 30, 2010
Fuel System, Other
AT AROUND 48 OR 49 THOUSAND MILES, MY 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO, MY FUEL GAGE FAILED. I TOOK MY TRUCK FOR SCHEDULED EMISSIONS TEST AND THE TRUCK FAILED. THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CAME UP PO463 "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE". TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT WAS A 650 TO 900 DOLLAR REPAIR AND THAT THE…
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AT AROUND 48 OR 49 THOUSAND MILES, MY 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO, MY FUEL GAGE FAILED. I TOOK MY TRUCK FOR SCHEDULED EMISSIONS TEST AND THE TRUCK FAILED. THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CAME UP PO463 "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE". TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT WAS A 650 TO 900 DOLLAR REPAIR AND THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THIS TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10328183
52,000 miles · Apr 29, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR FAILED AND WOULD NOT READ FUEL LEVELS. IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WOULD RESET HIS ODOMETER AT EVERY FILL-UP TO PREVENT RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND HE WAS A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR FAILED AND WOULD NOT READ FUEL LEVELS. IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WOULD RESET HIS ODOMETER AT EVERY FILL-UP TO PREVENT RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND HE WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
NHTSA ODI #10328116
65,000 miles · Apr 10, 2010
Fuel System, Other
2005 NISSAN FRONTIER, FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, WHICH COSTS AROUND 700 DOLLARS TO REPAIR AT DEALERSHIPS, RECALLS ON SOME YEARS BUT NOT THE 05. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS ISSUE AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. CAUSES FUEL GAUGE NOT TO WORK PROPERLY AND COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF GAS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10324818
Official recalls
3Oct 28, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Mar 30, 2006
ON CERTAIN KING CAB TRUCKS, IN A SEVERE SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT DEFORMATION OF THE VEHICLE'S BODY COULD CAUSE THE FUEL FILLER CAP TETHER TO BE STRETCHED TO THE POINT OF UNSCREWING THE FUEL FILLER CAP.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN A FUEL SPILL WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CAP TETHER PIN ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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