Recall 13V-068
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2013 Nissan Sentra: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-068
- Reported
- March 1, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 392 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Sentra 2013