Nissan recalls Frontier pickups over loss of steering

Nissan recalls Frontier pickups over loss of steering    

July 29, 2024 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – July 29, 2024 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 5,929 2024 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks that “may lose steering control.” This ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The front wheels are connected to the steering by the so-called control arms, which are critical parts of the suspension. The connection is enabled by a ball joint.

Due to a supplier error, the ball joint on one of the control arms may corrode and eventually separate. This may lead to the loss of steering.

Recall risks

A vehicle with no steering is impossible to control, leading to a high risk of an accident.

Other Nissan recalls

Steering issues were the cause of a recall in September 2023, which affected over 230,000 Nissan Sentra sedans, as reported.

On a separate note, Nissan is currently being investigated by the U.S. government’s auto safety regulator over malfunctioning airbags, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will replace the control arm free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications starting August 15, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 6,000 pickup trucks are affected by this Nissan steering recall. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Nissan recalls Infiniti cars over loss of motive power

Nissan recalls Infiniti cars over loss of motive power  

July 23, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Franklin, TN – July 23, 2024 – Nissan, (OTCMKTS:NSANY), which owns the Infiniti brand, is recalling 7,222 sedans and SUVs that may lose motive power. This ups the risk of a crash and injury, especially in fast-moving traffic. 

This recall affects the following models: 

  • 2012 – 2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid
  • 2011 – 2013 Infiniti M56
  • 2014 – 2018 Infiniti Q50
  • 2014 – 2019 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid 
  • 2014 – 2018 Infiniti Q70
  • 2015 – 2019 Infiniti Q70L

Recall summary

A vehicle is propelled forward thanks to the driveshaft which delivers power to the wheels.

Due to a supplier error, the driveshaft in the affected vehicles may not withstand the load and break.

Recall risks

With no power delivered to the wheels, the vehicle may stall, upping the risk of getting hit from behind.

In addition, if the car is parked on the incline without the parking brake applied, it may roll away.  

Other Nissan recalls

In May 2024, Nissan recalled close to 10,000 Sentras because of a similar issue, as reported.

In March 2024, over 12,000 Nissan and Infiniti SUVs were recalled because of seat belts that were not set up to “properly restrain” the driver in an accident, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications starting from August 12, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Nissan Infiniti stall recall affects more than 70,000 SUVs and sedans. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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US government investigates Nissan over faulty airbags

US government investigates Nissan over faulty airbags

July 5, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – July 5, 2024 – The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator is investigating Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) over airbags that may trigger in the absence of an accident. This alleged defect increases the risk of an injury for the occupants of the car.

If the investigation leads to a recall, it could affect 74,702 2015 Nissan Rogue SUVs.  

Investigation summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), opened an investigation on May 31, following “multiple” reports about side curtain airbags deploying when the car doors are slammed or shut.

Risks

Airbags that deploy inadvertently may injure the occupants. In addition, once triggered, the airbags are not functional anymore, meaning they will not there to provide protection if the car is involved into an accident later.

Other Nissan recalls 

In March 2024, Nissan issued a Nissan Rogue recall due to the cars’ seat belts failing to restraint the occupants in the event of a collision, as reported.

In May 2024, Nissan recalled brand new Sentra sedans over a loss of motive power, also as reported.

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

The issue could lead to a Nissan airbag recall, possibly affecting approximately 75,000 SUVs. To do a Nissan recall check and see if your car is affected, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Nissan recalls Sentras that may lose motive power

Nissan recalls Sentras that may lose motive power

May 14, 2024 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – May 14, 2024 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 9,645 2024 Nissan Sentra sedans cars that may lose power. This ups the chances of an accident and injury.

Recall summary

Driveshafts transfer power to the wheels, allowing cars to move forward.

In the affected vehicles, the left-hand driveshaft was not fitted correctly and may lose contact with the transmission, resulting in a transmission fluid leak and potentially, a loss of power.

Recall risks

For the risks of this recall, please visit this article about a similar Mercedes-Benz recall.

Warning signs

Low transmission fluid level may cause “jerking and hesitation” and trigger the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dashboard.  

Other Nissan recalls

Back in September 2023, Nissan recalled nearly a quarter of a million Sentra sedans that could lose steering, as reported.

In March, the automaker issued two separate recalls for faulty seatbelts – one concerning Pathfinder SUVs and the other including Rogue SUVs, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the driveshaft and the transmission free of charge, if needed.

The notifications to the owners will be sent on June 20, 2024.    

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 10,000 cars are affected by this Nissan driveshaft recall. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Nissan recalls new Pathfinder and Infiniti SUVs with faulty seat belts

Nissan recalls new Pathfinder and Infiniti SUVs with faulty seat belts

March 26, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Franklin, TN – March 26, 2024 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY), which owns the Infiniti brand, is recalling 12,019 SUVs because their seat belts may not “properly restrain” the driver in an accident. This ups the risk of injury.

The following models are affected by this recall: 

  • 2024 Nissan Pathfinder
  • 2024 Infiniti QX60

Recall summary

When there is a crash, the seat belt tightens against the occupant torso to prevent him from flying through the windshield. This is achieved thanks to the seat belt pretensioner, as reported.

The pretensioner in the affected cars is missing a metal pin used to hold it together. As a result, it may not work as intended.

Recall risks

If the driver is not properly restrained during a crash, he or she may suffer greater injuries.

Other Nissan recalls

Earlier this month, Nissan recalled over 9,700 Rogue SUVs whose pretensioners were bent during the manufacturing process, as reported.

Over 230,000 Sentra sedans were recalled for the second time in September 2023 due to the loss of steering, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the faulty pretensioners free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information on April 18, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Nissan seat belt recall affects over 12,000 SUVs. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Nissan recalls Rogue SUVs with faulty seat belts

Nissan recalls Rogue SUVs with faulty seat belts

March 14, 2024 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – March 14, 2024 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 9,720 2023 Nissan Rogue SUVs whose seat belts may not operate as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of an injury. 

Recall summary

The seat belt pretensioner is a safety device that pulls the seat belt firmly against the passenger’s torso in a crash to reduce the risk of injury. The affected SUVs ended up with “crimped” pretensioners in the “driver and front passenger seat belts” due to a supplier error. 

As a result, they may not work correctly in a crash and fail to protect the occupants.

Recall risks

The lack of restraint may result in an injury in a crash.

Other Nissan recalls

Electrical issues that resulted in a stall were a cause of a Nissan Ariya recall that took place in November 2023, as reported.

In September 2023, Nissan recalled over 150,000 sedans over defective rearview cameras, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace both the front passenger and driver’s seat belt assemblies free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information on April 19, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Nissan seat belt pretensioner affects nearly 10,000 SUVs. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Nissan recalls 2023 Ariya SUVs that may stall

Nissan recalls 2023 Ariya SUVs that may stall 

November 1, 2023 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – November 1, 2023 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 9,813 2023 Nissan Ariya electric SUVs that they may shut down. This ups the risk of a crash and injury, especially if it happens in dense traffic. 

Recall summary  

The motors of the affected vehicles are powered by inverters which convert direct current (DC) stored in batteries into alternating current (AC) to propel the car forward.

Due to the intrusion of foreign particles into the motor, it may experience a short circuit. The short will shut off the inverter, resulting in a stall.

Nissan says that the power should be restored following a “vehicle power off and restart.” However, there is at least one instance where the driver was not able to restart the car and was stranded on the side of the road “for over an hour” waiting for a tow.

Recall risks

The risks of a stall are described in this article about a similar recall.

Warning signs

An “EV System Off” warning message will be shown on the display prior to the stall.

Safety tips

If you are stuck on the side of the road, get out of the car through the passenger door and do not stand too close to the vehicle to avoid getting struck by a distracted driver.

Other Nissan recalls

Nissan Sentra vehicles are subject to a September recall caused by the loss of steering, as reported.

Sentras were also included in another September recall caused by faulty rearview cameras, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the inverter software free of charge.

Owners should have received letters with more information on October 20, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Nissan software glitch recall affects nearly 10,000 electric SUVs. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Nissan recalls sedans with rearview camera whose image may ‘fail to display’

Nissan recalls sedans with rearview camera whose image may ‘fail to display’

September 20, 2023 Joseph Estabillo

Franklin, TN  – September 20, 2023 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 153,376 sedans over a problem with the rearview cameras. The defect increases the risk of a crash and injury.

The following vehicles are affected by this recall: 

  • 2019 – 2021 Nissan Altima
  • 2020 – 2021 Nissan Sentra

Recall summary  

In the affected vehicles, a design flaw with the rearview camera harness may result in damage caused by movement and vibration every time the vehicle is used. This could lead to the display image being distorted, blurry or even blank.

Recall risks

All risks caused by an inoperable rearview camera are explained in this article about a similar GM recall.

Other Nissan recalls

In December of last year, there was another Nissan rearview camera recall affecting over 27,000 Titan, Frontier and Rogue vehicles, as reported.

In September 2022, there was a Nissan Sentra recall due to the risk of steering loss. This was the second recall for the same issue since 2021, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will fix the issue by inspecting and replacing the rear view camera and harness assembly as needed. All repairs will be free or charge.

Owners should be notified on June 20, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 150,000 vehicles are affected by this Nissan rearview camera recall. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Nissan issues second recall for Sentra sedans that may lose steering

Nissan issues second recall for Sentra sedans that may lose steering

September 3, 2023 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – September 3, 2023 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) has recalled 236,238 2020-2022 Nissan Sentra sedans that may lose steering. The defect greatly increases the risk of a crash and injury for everyone involved.

This is the second recall for the same issue since 2021. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall might need a new remedy.

Drivers are encouraged to contact their dealership for “transport instructions” if they experience steering issues. 

Recall summary  

The steering mechanism on a car is connected to the front wheels with tie rods, which turn them left or right when the driver is turning the steering wheel. Affected vehicles were fitted with insufficiently strong rods, which could bend out of shape – or break – under high loads, such as when hitting a curb. This reduces the driver’s ability to control the vehicle and may lead to “a partial loss of steering.”

Recall risks

A vehicle that is difficult to control is more likely to be involved in an accident, upping the risk of an injury.  

Warning signs  

The driver may notice that “the steering wheel [is] off-center” or vibrates.

Safety tips

For tips on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe if you drive one of the affected vehicles, please see this article about the previous recall.

Background of the recall

The first recall for this issue occurred in August 2021. Between January and August 2023, the manufacturer received four warranty claims and 91 field reports alleging “off-center steering” as a result of broken or bent rods.  Additionally, at least five accidents have occurred on the back of the defect.

While the current recall appears to be an extension of the previous one, the production dates for the vehicles involved also overlap. This means that some of the previously repaired vehicles might need a new remedy. 

Other Nissan recalls

Just last month, over 11,000 Kicks and Versa cars were recalled due to power steering issues, as reported.

The repair

The manufacturer is designing an upgraded version of the tie rod, which is expected to be made available in the winter. In the meantime, dealers will replace any broken or bent ones with the currently available version.

All repairs and spare parts will be free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information on October 5, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly a quarter million cars are affected by this Nissan steering recall. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Nissan recalls Kicks and Versa cars for the second time due to steering problem

Nissan recalls Kicks and Versa cars for the second time due to steering problem 

August 26, 2023 Joseph Estabillo

Franklin, TN  – August 26, 2023 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) has announced a recall for 11,824 vehicles due to a problem with the power steering feature, which ups the risk of a crash. 

This recall includes vehicles that were part of a previous recall conducted last year. At the time, these vehicles were judged not to need the replacement of the faulty part.

The affected vehicles include:

  • 2021 Nissan Kicks 
  • 2021 Nissan Versa 

Recall summary  

The affected vehicles have an unstable electrical connection within the sensor that “measures the force the driver applies to the steering wheel during turns.” This can result in the power steering feature being disabled.

Recall risks

All the risks are described in the previous article about the issue.

Warning signs

Drivers may see the power steering warning light come on on the dashboard before the car switches into the “manual steering mode.”

Background of the recall

Nissan previously recalled the 2021 Kicks and Versa models in September 2022. Dealers inspected the cars and replaced the steering sensor assembly on some cars to address the issue.

Earlier this year, the supplier behind the faulty part informed that there were additional cars that needed the assembly replaced based on their own investigation.

Other Nissan recalls

In December 2022, Nissan issued a recall for 125,215 2017 Rogue SUVs due to the risk of fire, as reported.

In May 2023, Nissan recalled 12,400 SUVs marketed under the Infiniti brand due to driver seats possibly detaching from the vehicle’s frame, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the steering columns as necessary. The repair will be conducted free of charge. 

Owners will be notified by September 8, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 11,000 vehicles are affected by this Nissan power steering recall. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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