Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The vapor hose in your vehicle's fuel tank is a tube that helps control fuel fumes. Unfortunately, it might not have been made correctly, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If your tank is full and you park your vehicle, fuel could leak onto the ground from the vapor canister. If that fuel gets near a spark, it could start a fire.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will check the vapor hose connections and replace the fuel tank with a new one, if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A VAPOR HOSE LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FORMED CORRECTLY DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH A FULL FUEL TANK, FUEL MAY FLOW INTO THE VAPOR HOSE, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO A VAPOR CANISTER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE VAPOR CANISTER COULD BECOME FULL, AND EXCESS FUEL COULD SPILL OUT ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE VAPOR HOSE CONNECTIONS IN THE FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF A POOR SEAL EXISTS. IF A POOR SEAL IS IDENTIFIED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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