Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5 liter engines. The fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, possibly causing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, “Fuel System Integrity.”
Nissan North America – Fuel Tank May Leak/FMVSS 301
| Report Received Date | 04/18/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V316000 |
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly. If the lock ring is disengaged, dealers will tighten the ring to specification. If the lock ring is detached, dealers will replace the fuel pump. Both remedies will be completed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 374 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V316000) |
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