The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V398000·Announced 2012-08-14

Nissan Recalls 2013 Infiniti JX35 for Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy

Nissan is recalling 7,842 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles because a misrouted fuel tube may cause the fuel gauge to read higher than the actual level, increasing the risk of stalling.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle stalling leading to crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured between February 15, 2012, and June 22, 2012. The recall affects 7,842 vehicles. The issue stems from an assembly problem where the fuel transfer tube may be misrouted inside the fuel tank. This misrouting can prevent the fuel level float from dropping as fuel is consumed, causing the fuel gauge to display a higher fuel level than actually exists.

If the fuel gauge does not accurately indicate when the tank is becoming empty, the vehicle may run out of gas unexpectedly. This can cause the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-route the fuel transfer tube and install a new O-ring free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INFINITI JX35
Brand
INFINITI
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
7,842

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • JX35

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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