NHTSA Recall # | 94810 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V068000 |
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Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | SENTRA |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 01/04/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 11/09/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/10/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/03/13 |
Report created | 04/03/13 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 392 |
Defect summary | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 sentra vehicles manufactured from september 11, 2012, through october 4, 2012. Some fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result, a small amount of gasoline may leak from the tank when it is full. |
Consequence summary | A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire. |
Corrective action | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 1, 2013. 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). |