NHTSA Recall 15V486000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V486000; Date: Aug. 4, 2015
If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Nissan Altima; 2014 Nissan Altima; 2015 Nissan Altima; 2016 Nissan Maxima
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 46,846
Recall Summary:
Nissan north America, inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 altima 3. 5 vehicles equipped with a v6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.
How to Fix:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 28, 2015
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