NHTSA recall 15V486000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Nissan North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a v6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015…
Why it matters: If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Nissan Altima, 2014 Nissan Altima, 2015 Nissan Altima, 2016 Nissan Maxima.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V486000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.