Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V398000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V398000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles manufactured from february 15, 2012, through june 22, 2012 Includes 7,842 affected units, Fuel Transfer Tube, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles manufactured from february 15, 2012, through june 22, 2012

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles manufactured from february 15, 2012, through june 22, 2012. due to an assembly issue, the fuel transfer tube may be misrouted inside the fuel tank. as a result, the fuel level float may be prevented from dropping as the fuel is consumed and the fuel guage may read a fuel level higher than actually exists.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-route the fuel transfer tube and install a new o-ring, free of charge. the recall began on september 10, 2012. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V398000
Report Received Date: 2012-08-14T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel transfer tube
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 7,842

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles manufactured from february 15, 2012, through june 22, 2012. due to an assembly issue, the fuel transfer tube may be misrouted inside the fuel tank. as a result, the fuel level float may be prevented from dropping as the fuel is consumed and the fuel guage may read a fuel level higher than actually exists.
Consequence Summary: If the fuel guage does not accurately show when the tank is becoming empty, the vehicle may run out of gas unexpectedly, stalling, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-route the fuel transfer tube and install a new o-ring, free of charge. the recall began on september 10, 2012. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V398000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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