The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V068000·Announced 2013-03-01

Nissan Recalls 2013 Sentra Vehicles for Fuel Tank Leak Risk

Nissan is recalling certain 2013 Sentra vehicles because improperly sealed fuel tanks may leak gasoline, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that may lead to a vehicle fire, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity due to significant injury/property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Nissan Sentra vehicles manufactured between September 11, 2012, and October 4, 2012. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel tank assembly where some tanks were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process.

As a result of this defect, a small amount of gasoline may leak from the tank when it is full. A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN SENTRA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
392

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)

  • SENTRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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