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- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles. The retainer clip connecting the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.
- Risk
- If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- 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
What this recall means for you
A retainer clip that connects the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position. If the clip is unlocked, the fuel tube can shift and cause a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
Nissan will repair the problem free of charge. Dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary. Owners can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 for more information.
To check whether your vehicle has an open recall, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or ask any authorized Nissan dealer to check it for you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Altima | 2019 |
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