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Nissan Altima fuel line clip may leak fuel

NHTSA campaign 18V922000 · Reported 2018-12-20 · Nissan North America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

This is serious because of the fire and stalling risk, and although Nissan does not tell owners to stop driving, you should get it fixed right away and have any fuel smell or leak checked immediately.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2019 Nissan Altimas, the small clip that holds the fuel line onto the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been snapped shut at the factory. If that clip is loose, the fuel line can shift and let gasoline leak out, and leaking gasoline around a hot engine can start a fire. If the line comes off completely, the engine can shut off while you are driving. A dealer will seat the hose and lock the clip.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is included. 2. Call your Nissan dealer or Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to book the repair. 3. Have the clip fixed — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Nissan Altima

Who to contact

Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-867-7669

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Nissan fuel leaks and fuel pump failures: which models keep coming up? · all 10 Nissan recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.