Recall - Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement: Overview

Reference:
NTB05-060

Date:
August 12, 2005

VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN SENTRA FUEL TANK VAPOR HOSE

CAMPAIGN I.D. # / NHTSA #: PM501 / 05V-269

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2005 Sentra (B15)

APPLIED VINs:
Vehicles built between: 3N1*B51**5L487119 - 541526

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INTRODUCTION

Nissan has determined that some 2005 model year Nissan Sentra vehicles may have a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. There is a possibility that a vapor hose located inside the fuel tank may not have been formed correctly in 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. If the vehicle is parked for a long enough time, the vapor canister could become full, and excess fuel could spill out onto the ground. This could result in a fire if an ignition source is present. To prevent this condition from occurring, Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign to 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.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number PM501 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this Campaign.

NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED

The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 43,900.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

It is the retailer's responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to delivery under a sale or lease. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.





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