The Japanese automaker initiates two separate recalls to address faulty throttle gears and engine bearing failures that could lead to sudden power loss.
WASHINGTON – Nissan is issuing a significant safety recall affecting approximately 642,698 Rogue SUVs in the United States, addressing two distinct mechanical issues that pose serious safety risks, including loss of drive power and potential engine fires.
According to documents released by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Thursday, the recall campaign is split into two separate actions targeting the popular compact SUV.
The larger of the two recalls involves 323,917 vehicles plagued by damaged engine bearings. The NHTSA warns that this defect could lead to the discharge of hot engine oil, which significantly increases the risk of an engine fire. Furthermore, bearing failure can result in the engine seizing, leading to a sudden loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion.
In a separate but concurrent recall, Nissan is pulling 318,781 Rogues from the roads due to an issue with the throttle body. Specifically, the gears within the throttle body are prone to breaking. A broken throttle body can prevent the throttle valve from opening properly, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly or lose power, increasing the likelihood of a crash.
Remedy for Affected Owners
To rectify both defects, Nissan dealers will reprogram the engine-control software as an immediate measure. If inspection reveals significant damage, dealers are instructed to replace the affected components entirely. Both remedies will be performed at no cost to the vehicle owners.
Nissan has not yet issued a specific timeline for when owners will be notified, but vehicle owners are advised to check the NHTSA website or Nissan’s recall portal in the coming weeks to see if their specific vehicle is included in the campaign.
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