2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima | 2016 Nissan Maxima — Fuel system, gasoline
Published August 4, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 4, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V486000, published August 4, 2015. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima | 2016 Nissan Maxima — Fuel system, gasoline.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- ALTIMA
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima | 2016 Nissan Maxima — Fuel system, gasoline recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V486000 on August 4, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: ALTIMA.