NHTSA Recall 05V269000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V269000; Date: Jun. 7, 2005
The vapor canister could become full, and excess fuel could spill out onto the ground. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Nissan Sentra
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 44,000
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, a vapor hose located in the fuel tank may not have been formed correctly during the manufacturing process. When the vehicle is parked with a full fuel tank, fuel may flow into the vapor hose, which is connected to a vapor canister.
How to Fix:
Dealers will check the vapor hose connections in the fuel tank to determine if a poor seal exists. If a poor seal is identified, a new fuel tank will be installed free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2005. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 2005
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