Recall 05V269000: Fuel Tank Vapor Hose Leakage

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Nissan/Sentra 2005

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V269000 RECALL DATE: June 03, 2005

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 44000

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

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. The recall is expected to begin on August 15, 2005. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

NOTES:
Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.