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NHTSA Recall 15V486000


Topics:  Nissan Maxima

NHTSA Recall 15V486000


Report Receipt Date: August 4, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V486000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,458
All Products Associated with this Recall: 2016 Nissan Maxima
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
SUMMARY: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured March 19, 2015, to June 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.
CONSEQUENCE: If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.
REMEDY: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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.

Documents

DateDocument Name & DetailsDocuments
29 July 2015Defect Information Report
To: Frank S. Borris II, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
From: Donald Neff, Nissan North America

PDF
- 167KB - 3 pages
30 July 20152016 Maxima Fuel Tank Assembly Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign
Nissan North America, Inc.

PDF
- 266KB - 3 pages
31 July 2015Defect Information Report
To: Frank S. Borris II, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
From: Donald Neff, Nissan North America

PDF
- 364KB - 5 pages
31 July 2015Part 573 Safety Recall Report: 15V-486
Nissan North America, Inc.

PDF
- 27KB - 2 pages
12 August 2015Fuel Sending Unit may Leak Fuel
To: Donald Neff, Nissan North America
From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 157KB - 2 pages
18 August 2015Part 573 Safety Recall Report: 15V-486
Nissan North America, Inc.

PDF
- 27KB - 2 pages





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