NHTSA Recall 13V068000: Tank assembly (fuel system)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 392 vehicles. It affects 2013 Nissan Sentra.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V068000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 1, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 1, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Sentra vehicles manufactured from September 11, 2012, through October 4, 2012. Some fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result, a small amount of gasoline may leak from the tank when it is full.
Safety risk
A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V068000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.