Nissan Altima (2019): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 18V922000 · Dec 20, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc.
23,903
vehicles affected
23,903
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V922000
- Date
- Dec 20, 2018
- Maker
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 23,903
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Fuel pump; Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles. The retainer clip connecting the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.
What can happen
If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V922000?
1 model: Nissan Altima (2019), about 23,903 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V922000?
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
What can happen?
If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.