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2013-2016 Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima recall: fuel system, gasoline

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 4, 2015. It covers about 46,846 vehicles.

vehicles affected
46,846
reported
Aug 4, 2015
owners notified
Sep 28, 2015
related complaints
112

Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 15V486000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 112 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 15V486000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima fuel system, gasoline?

Yes. Recall 15V486000, reported on August 4, 2015, covers about 46,846 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V486000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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