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 because of a water leak that might set off a hearth.

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

Nissan first issued a recall over the matter on January 13, 2022 however on the time, it was restricted to 2014-2016 Rogue fashions because of water and salt that might accumulate within the driver’s foot effectively. In late January, nevertheless, Nissan acquired 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 had been knowledgeable in regards to the recall on November 29, whereas house owners will probably be notified immediately on or round January 20, 2023.

Clients will probably be instructed to take their automobile to a supplier who will examine the sprint aspect harness connector for corrosion and substitute the connector with a harness restore equipment if needed. Lithium grease may even be utilized to all doubtlessly affected connectors to stop any moisture intrusion.