April 18, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V316000

Fuel Tank May Leak/FMVSS 301

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V316

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 374

 

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5 liter engines. The fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, possibly causing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, “Fuel System Integrity.”

 

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly. If the lock ring is disengaged, dealers will tighten the ring to specification. If the lock ring is detached, dealers will replace the fuel pump. Both remedies will be completed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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CAMPAIGN  BULLETIN

RECALL

 

Fuel Pump Voluntary Recall Campaign

Reference: PC692
Date: April 19, 2019

  

Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers

IMPORTANT:  It is a violation of Federal law for retailers to sell or deliver vehicles in their    inventory covered by this notification until the campaign action is performed. 

Affected Models/Years:	Affected Population:	Dealer Inventory:	SERVICE COMM Activation date:	Stop Sale  In Effect
2019 Altima (L34) FWD only	347	53	April 19, 2019	YES

 

 

***** Campaign Summary *****

Nissan is issuing a Voluntary Noncompliance Recall to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the fuel pump lock ring for specific 2019 Altima (L34) FWD only vehicles identified in Service Comm.  If the lock ring is loose, it will be tightened using a special tool.  In rare occurrences, the lock ring may be completely disengaged which may require the fuel pump module and seal to be replaced.

Due to a supplier issue that has since been corrected, the fuel pump module’s lock ring may not have been completely engaged during installation. If the fuel pump lock ring is not fully engaged, the condition could result in a fuel odor, rattle noise, Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL) illumination and/or fuel leakage.  Under this condition, the affected vehicle may not comply with certain performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 301; Fuel System Integrity.

Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer.

 

***** What Dealers Should Do**** 

1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this Voluntary Recall Campaign using Service Comm or DBS National Service History Campaign I.D.
   • New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign).
     • Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information
   • Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for campaign applicability.
2. Dealers must not sell, lease, trade, rent or loan any vehicles in dealer inventory affected by this recall campaign until after the vehicle has been repaired. 
3. Dealers should use NTB19-035 to correct any vehicles subject to this campaign.
4. Once inspected, and if necessary repaired, dealers should submit the claim, using the claims coding provided, and release the vehicle.

 

***** Release Schedule *****

Parts	Very few affected vehicles require parts.  Only the condition below warrants pump replacement:   Parts are on restriction.  Nissan will send an automatic parts shipment to potentially affected dealers.  Shipments will begin arriving April 19, 2019. Dealers that have sold or currently have an affected vehicle in inventory will receive one (1) fuel pump and one (1) packing seal. If a dealer does not receive parts, Nissan has not identified any affected owners in their market area. Dealers are able to place an order via normal process beginning May 3, 2019.  Parts replaced under this campaign activity may be collected. Follow the attached inspection procedure to complete the inspection and prior to performing the repair or determining the necessity of replacing any parts. Pursuant to APRM policy, dealers are expected to comply with the parts return procedure. Dealers will be charged back for parts and labor found to be out of compliance with inspection and repair guidelines. NOTE: Parts requested are VIN and repair order specific. It is important for dealers to return parts applicable to the VIN and repair order identified.
Repair	NTB19-035
Owner Notification	Nissan will begin sending notifications to owners of all potentially affected vehicles in May 2019 via U.S. Mail.

 

 

***** Dealer Responsibility *****

It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service Comm or DBS National Service History using the appropriate Campaign I.D. for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary recall campaign, which for any reason enters the service department.  This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in dealer inventory.  If a VIN subject to this recall campaign was part of a dealer trade, the letter associated with that VIN should be forwarded to the appropriate dealer for service completion.

 

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Aftersales DIVISION

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q.	Is this a Non-Compliance recall?
A.	Yes
Q.	What is the reason for the Noncompliance recall?
A.	Due to a supplier issue that has since been corrected, the fuel pump module’s lock ring may not have been completely engaged during installation. If the fuel pump lock ring is not fully engaged, the condition could result in a fuel odor, rattle noise, Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL) illumination and/or fuel leakage. Under this condition, the affected vehicle may not comply with certain performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 301; Fuel System Integrity.
Q.	Is this a Stop Sale?
A.	Yes.
Q.	What will be the corrective action for this voluntary recall campaign?
A.	Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the fuel pump module’s lock ring with a special tool. In rare occurrences, the lock ring may be completely disengaged which may require the fuel pump module and seal to be replaced.
Q.	How long will the corrective action take?
A.	This free service should take up to one (1) hour to complete but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their work schedule and parts availability should the fuel pump module and packing seal replacement be necessary.
Q.	When will vehicle owners be notified?
A.	Nissan will begin sending notifications to owners of all potentially affected vehicles in May 2019 via U.S. Mail.
Q.	Is my vehicle safe to drive?
A.	If your vehicle is subject to this campaign, you will receive an Owner Notification letter from Nissan, which will provide instructions on how to remedy your vehicle. Affected owners are encouraged to have their vehicles inspected, and, if necessary, repaired as soon as possible upon notification.
Q.	Is there anything owners can do to mitigate this condition?
A.	No.
Q.	Are parts readily available?
A.	Yes. Not all potentially affected vehicles require parts.  Dealers are asked to perform an inspection to identify if parts are needed.
Q.	Will a rental vehicle be provided while the dealer is servicing the vehicle?
A.	No, please check with your dealership for alternate transportation availability.
Q.	Is there any charge for the inspection, and if necessary, repair?
A.	No. The remedy will be performed for the customer free of charge for parts and labor.
Q.	Will I have to take my vehicle back to the selling dealer to have the service performed?
A.	No, any authorized Nissan dealer is able to perform the recall campaign. For Consumer Affairs: Please inform us of the dealer where you would like to have the corrective action completed.
Q.	I have lost confidence in the vehicle. Will Nissan replace or repurchase the vehicle?
A.	The remedy will fully correct this condition. As the condition will be corrected, there is no basis for repurchasing or replacing your vehicle.
Q.	What model year vehicles are involved?
A.	Certain MY2019 Nissan Altima (L34) FWD vehicles manufactured between February 20, 2019 and March 1, 2019 at the Smyrna, TN and Canton, MS plants in the USA.
Q.	Are you experiencing this condition on any other Nissan (or INFINITI) models?
A.	No.

 

Revision History: 

Date	Announcement	Purpose
March 29, 2019	Quality Action	New campaign announcement
April 19, 2019	Voluntary Noncompliance Recall	New Voluntary Noncompliance Recall Campaign Announcement

 

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Classification:	Reference:	Date:
FE19-005	NTB19-035	April 18, 2019

 

VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
2019 ALTIMA FUEL PUMP LOCK RING INSPECTION

 

CAMPAIGN ID #:	PC692
APPLIED VEHICLES:	2019 Altima (L34)
APPLIED ENGINE:	PR25DD
APPLIED DRIVETRAIN:	FWD only

 

Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS)
National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility.

 

INTRODUCTION

Nissan is conducting this voluntary recall campaign on certain specific model year 2019 Altima to inspect the fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump lock ring (fuel pump lock ring). This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor.

 

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number PC692 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.

 

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary 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 recall must be corrected prior to sale.  Failure to do so can result in civil penalties and/or fines 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.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

WARNING: When replacing fuel line parts, be sure to observe the following:

• Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.
• Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.
• Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.

NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

1. Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fuel cap to relieve fuel tank pressure.
3. Open both rear doors.
4. Remove the rear seat cushion.
5. 1. Locate the two (2) seat cushion locks at the front bottom edge of the seat cushion assembly (one on each side).
   2. Pull the release lever (A) forward and lift the seat cushion upward to release seat cushion wire (1) from the seat cushion lock (2) (see Figure 4).
   3. Carefully remove the seat cushion from the vehicle and place on a clean surface.
6. Remove the fuel pump inspection hole cover.
7. 1. Using a suitable tool turn four (4) retainers 90° clockwise to disengage the clips (see Figure 5).
   2. Remove and lay the fuel pump hole cover out of the way.
9. Disconnect the harness connector from the fuel pump.
10. 1. Press the release tab on the harness connector to disengage it.
    2. Lift the harness connector off the fuel pump.

 

 

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

7. Inspect the fuel pump lock ring.

• Is the lock ring correctly locked in place as shown in Figure 7 on page 5?

   YES: Skip to step 10 on page 7.

   NO:

• If the lock ring is still engaged, but not locked as shown in Figure 8, proceed to step 8 on page 6.
• If the fuel pump is disengaged (loose) as shown in Figure 9, replace the fuel pump assembly and O-ring, and then proceed to step 12 on page 8.
  • Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for the procedure to replace the fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump: REPAIR > ENGINE > FUEL SYSTEM > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.

 

8. Use a suitable protective covering to protect the vehicle interior (see Figure 10).
9. Using tool J-45722 (Figure 11), rotate the fuel pump lock ring clockwise to lock (Figure 12).
   • Verify fuel pump lock ring is locked to the fuel tank (see Figure 7).

CAUTION: Be careful not to release an unlocked lock ring when tightening it as fuel could spill inside vehicle.

10. Connect the fuel pump harness connector.
11. 1. Position the harness connector onto the fuel pump (see Figure 13).
    2. Push down until an audible click is heard.
    3. Gently tug on harness to verify the harness connector is locked.
12. Reinstall the fuel pump inspection hole cover.
13. 1. Align the cover over the retainer clips.
    2. Using a suitable tool, turn each of the four (4) clips 90° counterclockwise (see Figure 14).
14. Install the rear seat cushion.
15. 1. Lower the rear seat cushion toward the rear of the vehicle.
    2. Position the rear seat belt buckles into the slots in the seat cushion (Figure 15).
    3. Slide the rear of the seat bottom back and down into position.
    4. Line up the seat cushion wire with the seat cushion lock, and then push the seat cushion down to lock into place for both sides (see Figure 16).
16. Reconnect negative battery cable.
    • Torque to 5.39 N•m (0.55 kg-m, 47.5 in-lb).
17. Close the hood.
18. Reset/initialize electrical systems as needed.
    • Refer to the ESM for a list of electrical systems that require resetting or initialization: DIAGNOSIS > ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS > BASIC INSPECTION > POWER SUPPLY, GROUND CIRCUIT ELEMENTS > ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING 12V BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.
      • This list often includes items such as audio, HVAC, power windows, clock, etc.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION	PART NUMBER	QUANTITY
Fuel Pump Assembly	(1)	1
Fuel Pump to Tank O-Ring	(1)	1

 

(1) Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog for the VIN specific part numbers.

 

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Submit a “CM” line claim using the following claims coding:

CAMPAIGN (“CM”) ID	DESCRIPTION	OP CODE	FRT
PC692	Inspect Fuel Tank Lock Ring Position  and if necessary, lock it to the tank	PC6920	0.4 Hrs.
	Inspect Fuel Tank Lock Ring Position  and if necessary, replace fuel pump	PC6921	0.7 Hrs.

 

AMENDMENT HISTORY

PUBLISHED DATE	REFERENCE	DESCRIPTION
April 18, 2019	NTB19-035	Original bulletin published

 

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1 Affected Product

Vehicle

NISSAN

ALTIMA

2019

 

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10 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – PC692 Force Feed with Region

RCMN-19V316-8950.pdf 42.459KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V316-4477.pdf 244.189KB

 

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NONCOMPLIANCE INFORMATION REPORT

RMISC-19V316-5394.pdf 215.624KB

 

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Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 301

RCLRPT-19V316-7592.PDF 214.358KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Fuel Pump Voluntary Recall Campaign Reference: PC692 Date: April 19, 2019

RCMN-19V316-0046.pdf 160.283KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V316-4003.pdf 1535.09KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V316-3192.pdf 263.445KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V316-2780.PDF 211.31KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V316-5389.PDF 211.223KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2

RCLQRT-19V316-9586.PDF 211.126KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V316&docType=RCL

 

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