Over 125,000 Nissan Rogue Fashions Might Catch Hearth Due To A Water Leak

In extra of 125,000 Nissan Rogue fashions have been recalled all through america and Canada as a consequence of a water leak that would set off a fireplace.

The Japanese automotive producer has revealed {that a} potential water leak might result in the corrosion of the sprint aspect harness connector. This might set off points akin to making the driving force’s energy window or energy seat inoperative, set off the AWD warning gentle, discharge the battery, and/or result in thermal injury to the connector. Nissan says that in uncommon circumstances, this might result in a fireplace.

Nissan first issued a recall over the matter on January 13, 2022 however on the time, it was restricted to 2014-2016 Rogue fashions as a consequence of water and salt that would acquire within the driver’s foot properly. In late January, nevertheless, Nissan obtained a report from Transport Canada about corrosion detected within the sprint aspect harness connector of a MY2017 Rogue. An investigation adopted and Nissan confirmed 4 incidents of corrosion discovered on MY2017 Rogue – two within the U.S. and two in Canada. The choice was then made to additionally recall 2017 fashions.

Pushed: 2017 Nissan Rogue Is Firmly Amongst The Herd

All instructed, a complete of 125,215 Nissan Rogue fashions manufactured between July 26, 2016 and September 27, 2017, are concerned within the recall . No different Nissan or Infiniti fashions are affected.

Sellers have been knowledgeable concerning the recall on November 29, whereas homeowners shall be notified straight on or round January 20, 2023.

Clients shall be instructed to take their automobile to a vendor who will examine the sprint aspect harness connector for corrosion and change the connector with a harness restore equipment if vital. Lithium grease may also be utilized to all doubtlessly affected connectors to forestall any moisture intrusion.