Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The fuel filler hose is the tube that connects your fuel tank to the cap. In certain Nissan and Infiniti vehicles, this hose can crack and leak fuel while you're filling up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose cracks while you're refueling and an ignition source is nearby, fuel leaking onto the hot engine could catch fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel filler hose with a new one, and the repair is free of charge. You should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200 to schedule the fix.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
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