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Nissan Altima fuel pump ring may leak gas

NHTSA campaign 19V316000 · Reported 2019-04-18 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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Leaking gasoline near anything hot or sparking can start a fire, so get this checked as soon as you can; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving or park outside.

What's wrong, in plain English

The ring that holds the fuel pump onto the gas tank may not have been tightened all the way at the factory. If it is loose or has come off, gasoline can leak out of the tank. This affects certain Altimas with front-wheel drive and the 2.5-liter engine. A dealer will look at the fuel tank and either tighten the ring properly or, if it came off entirely, put in a new fuel pump.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is included. 2. Call your Nissan dealer to book the inspection, or reach Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. 3. Have the inspection and any tightening or pump replacement done — it 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 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."
Safety 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.

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