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Infiniti JX35 Recall 12V398: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 12V398, reported August 14, 2012, 7,842 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V398NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 22, 2012. Due to an assembly issue, the fuel transfer tube may be misrouted inside the fuel tank. As a result, the fuel level float may be prevented from dropping as the fuel is consumed and the fuel guage may read a fuel level higher than actually exists.
Risk
If the fuel guage does not accurately show when the tank is becoming empty, the vehicle may run out of gas unexpectedly, stalling, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-route the fuel transfer tube and install a new O-ring, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Infiniti JX352013