Nissan Altima: Fuel pump

Date

Dec. 20, 2018

Filed by

Nissan North America, Inc.

Vehicles

Nissan Altima (2019)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of 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.

Potentially affected

23903

What can happen

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.

Recall notes

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

Owner notification date

Feb. 11, 2019

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V922000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.