NHTSA recall 12V398000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Nissan North America, Inc.

August 14, 2012report date

7,842units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

2013 Infiniti JX35

All model years NHTSA lists

2013 Infiniti Jx35.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V398000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.