Storage: tank assemblyRecall 13V-068 · 2013 Nissan Sentra
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 13V-068 covers 392 2013 Nissan Sentra for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V068000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-800-647-7261.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 11, 2012 to October 4, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.