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Nissan Sentra Recall 13V068: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 13V068, reported March 1, 2013, 392 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V068Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Nissan Sentra2013