NISSAN SENTRA 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V068000

Make Model Year
NISSAN SENTRA 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-04-01 2013-03-01 2013-03-04

Production Dates: 2012-09-11 - 2012-10-04

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 392

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.

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.