NHTSA Recall 13V068000
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2013-03-01. An estimated 392 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.