CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (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."
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
On certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles with front-wheel drive and the 2.5-liter engine, the fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged. This can allow fuel to leak, and the vehicles do not meet federal fuel system integrity standards.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and check whether their vehicle is affected.
Nissan will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly free of charge. If the lock ring is disengaged, the dealer will tighten it to specification; if the ring is detached, the dealer will replace the fuel pump. You can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Altima | 2019 |
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