Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Crash risk noted in recall of Nissan Rogue Hybrid vehicles, (Nov 9, 2021)
Organizations Mentioned:Nissan North America, Inc.
By Susan Lasser, J.D.
Potential engine harness damage will be remedied by dealers installing a harness protector cover, free of charge.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling approximately 5,905 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles because contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse. A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 21V839, Report receipt date: October 26, 2021).
Remedy. Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2021.
Contact information. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6. Owners also may 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.
Companies: Nissan North America, Inc.
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