Recall Alert: 2016 Nissan Maxima
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 5,500 model-year 2016 Nissan Maxima sedans manufactured between March 19 and June 2, 2015
The Problem: Due to an improperly installed O-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, in a crash fuel may leak from the area where the fuel-sending unit attaches to the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
The Fix: Dealers will fix the problem for free once the automaker has determined a remedy.
What Owners Should Do: Nissan has not yet announced an owner-notification schedule. Owners can call the automaker at 800-647-7261, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
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