The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V316000·Announced 2019-04-18

Nissan Recalls 2019 Altima Vehicles Due to Fuel Pump Lock Ring Defect

Nissan is recalling 2019 Altima vehicles with front-wheel drive and 2.5-liter engines because a fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire risk.

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 fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles equipped with front-wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5-liter engines. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, which can cause fuel to leak. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly. If the lock ring is disengaged, dealers will tighten the ring to specification. If the lock ring is detached, dealers will replace the fuel pump. Both remedies will be completed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN ALTIMA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
374

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)

  • ALTIMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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