Half a million cars recalled over defect that could cause engine failure
Nissan are recalling more than 480,000 vehicles that carry specific ‘VC-Turbo’ enginges due to a manufacturing defect
The recall included select Nissan and Infiniti models with VC-Turbo engines(Image: Adrian White)
Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles due to a potential engine failure risk. The car manufacturer announced the major recall on Wednesday affecting nearly half a million vehicles in the US and Canada.
The recall included select Nissan and Infiniti models with VC-Turbo engines. Affected vehicles include Nissan Rogues between 2021-2024 model years, 2019–2020 Altimas, and 2019–2022 Infiniti QX50s. A recall report published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that the engines may have manufacturing defects in their bearings, which could lead to engine damage or complete failure while driving
The NHTSA said engine bearing failures “are not typically instantaneous and tend to progress over time.” Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here
Owners of affected vehicles may notice warning signs like odd engine noises or dashboard indicator lights before any failure occurs.
In the US, about 443,899 vehicles are affected, while Canada accounts for an additional 37,837 vehicles.
To resolve the issue, Nissan and Infiniti dealerships will inspect the engine pan of the recalled cars – and repair or replace the engine if necessary.
Any repairs will be performed free of charge. These repairs will cover both the 1.5L three‑cylinder and 2.0L four‑cylinder VC‑Turbo engines.
Nissan plans to notify vehicle owners by letter in late August, advising them to take their cars to authorised dealers for inspection and repair if necessary.
Drivers can confirm if their specific vehicle is included in this recall and find more information using the NHTSA site or Nissan’s recall lookup.
This Nissan recall comes after thousands of UK motorists have been left with undriveable cars due to a serious airbag defect alert.
A critical safety recall was made last month for certain models of the Citroen C3 and its counterpart, the DS3. The warning concerns second-generation Citroen C3s produced from 2009 to 2016, as well as first-generation DS3s built from 2016 to 2019.
These cars are equipped with potentially defective Takata airbag systems. The situation stems from an incident where a woman suffered fatal injuries from an airbag in a 2014 Citroen C3 in Reims, France.
Consequently, approximately 82,000 C3 and DS3 units have been withdrawn from circulation throughout France. It is estimated by the BBC that roughly 120,000 UK motorists could be impacted by this alert.
