Nissan will be asking owners of certain 2014 Nissan Rogue crossover vehicles to return to their dealership for a problem that could result in stalling and a no start condition. According to the defect report, nickel plating from the fuel pump casing/cover may detach due to fuel flow, vibration, and pressure. These particles could move into the gap between the impeller and casing/cover, causing the impeller to stop rotating and the fuel pump to stop working. The number of 2014 Rogue vehicles affected by this problem is approximately 76,242. Continue reading
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Nissan And Infiniti Brake And Steering Defect
According to reports filed with the NHTSA, certain Nissan and Infiniti vehicles could experience reduced braking performance and/or steering control due to a manufacturing error. During the assembly process of the front wheel hub, the hub bolts, torque member bolts, and/or stopper bolts may have been under torqued or missing. Over time the brake caliper could separate from the wheel assembly causing reduced braking and steering control. Warning signs that there is a problem include unfamiliar noises and/or vibrations. Continue reading
2014 Nissan Rogue Electrical Short
Approximately 470,000 owners of certain 2008–2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles will be contacted by the manufacturer about a safety defect that could result in a vehicle fire. According to reports, liquid brought in or spilled on the drivers side floor area could seep into the carpet near a harness connector. The connector could short, leading to damage, and in rare instances a potential fire. Continue reading
2012 Nissan Rogue Lemon Law Buyback For Safety Defects
After giving four (4) opportunities to repair the defects on her 2012 Nissan Rogue, a California resident decided to contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates for help. She purchased the vehicle in March, 2012 and by December 2013 had given a Nissan dealership the first opportunity to repair her vehicle. These problems included: Engine and/or other manufacturing non-conformities causing the vehicle to lose power under normal operating conditions, a defective transmission, defective trans-axle assembly, and a defective brake switch. Continue reading
2015 Nissan Armada Transmission “Park” May Not Engage
During a routine inspection of certain 2015 Nissan Armada SUV’s, it was discovered that the transmission on certain vehicles may not fully engaging in the “Park” position. An investigation found that interference with the transmission housing was preventing the parking pawl from engaging completely and could result in the vehicle unexpectedly rolling away. Continue reading
Nissan & Infiniti Fuel Leak From Pressure Sensor
Due to an assembly process issue, the fuel pressure sensor in some Nissan and Infiniti vehicles may have not been tightened to the manufacturer specification. Over time, the sensor could gradually loosen due to heat and vibration, allowing a small amount of fuel to leak. The fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source could result in an engine fire. The vehicles affected by this problem include: Continue reading
Infiniti Hybrid Sedan Transmission Defect
Infiniti is alerting owners of certain 2013-2015 hybrid sedans of a safety defect with their vehicles transmission software. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) is designed to go into fail safe mode and partially close the electronic throttle chamber if it detects a signal interruption from either one of the two Throttle Position Sensors (TPS). A programming error could lead to the electronic throttle chamber gradually opening regardless of the throttle position, resulting in the acceleration of the vehicle. Although the acceleration can be overcome by normal application of the brakes, the issue could increase the risk of an accident. Continue reading
Infiniti QX56 & QX80 Airbag Safety Defect
Drivers of certain 2013 QX56 and 2014 QX80 SUV’s could experience incorrect airbag inflation during an accident because of a manufacturing error. Some air bags were built with an incorrect outer baffle component that could cause excessive inflator pressure that could rupture the airbag causing metal fragment to strike and potentially injure vehicle occupants. Owner will be asked to return their vehicles to an Infiniti retailer to have the front driver air bag inflator replaced free of charge. Continue reading
