NHTSA recall 18V922000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Nissan Altima
Reported Dec 20, 201823,903 vehicles affectedNissan North America, Inc.Built May 25, 2018 – Oct 30, 2018
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.
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