Mechanic Notes

2013 Nissan Sentra Tank Assembly recall 13V068000

Safety recall

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly · Campaign 13V068000 · Reported 01/03/2013

Symptoms / what can happen

A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.

Cause

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Sentra vehicles manufactured from September 11, 2012, through October 4, 2012. Some fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result, a small amount of gasoline may leak from the tank when it is full.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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