Nissan has taken a major step and has recalled some of its car models in the US and Canada due to engine problems. This recall includes more than 480,000 cars, including 443,899 cars in the US and 37,837 cars in Canada.
Nissan has announced a major vehicle recall, affecting about five lakh cars in the US and Canada due to a serious engine problem and has been recalled to the company.
What is the problem in the engine?
In some of Nissan’s vehicles, engine bearings are claimed to fail due to a manufacturing defect. This can cause engine malfunction or engine damage or even the engine may stop completely, if metal debris is found in the engine oil pan of the car, the company says that in such a situation the engine will be replaced.
Total vehicles recalled:
443,899 in the United States
37,837 in Canada
Which Nissan models are affected:
The following vehicles will be recalled if they have a 1.5L 3-cylinder or 2.0L VC-Turbo 4-cylinder engine:
2021–2024 Nissan Rogue
2019–2020 Nissan Altima
2019–2022 Infiniti QX50
2022 Infiniti QX55
What drivers need to know:
Nissan has found a defect in an engine bearing.
Strange noises coming from the vehicle or warnings appearing on the dashboard may indicate an engine problem.
If any damage is found to the engine, Nissan will replace the engine free of charge.
If no damage is found:
In 1.5L engines: Oil and gaskets will be replaced, and software will be updated.
In 2.0L engines: Only the engine oil will be replaced.
That is, if your vehicle is on this list, you should visit your nearest Nissan dealership to get it fixed quickly and without any damage.
What you should do:
Letters will be sent to all affected car owners starting in late August.
Owners will need to take their car to a Nissan dealership for engine troubleshooting and review to see if their car is on the recall list.
Canadian drivers can also check their VIN on the website (https://www.service.nissan.ca) to see if their vehicle is part of the recall.
Final Words:
If your car is one of the models mentioned above or one of the Nissan or Infiniti models, you should get your car checked once.
Check your mail, visit your nearest dealership or check your VIN number online. You can save yourself and stay safe by getting the engine checked on time.
A little caution can save you from major losses.
