Nissan Motor Corporation has initiated a substantial safety recall affecting approximately 643,000 Rogue sport utility vehicles across the United States. The announcement came Thursday following investigations by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that identified two distinct mechanical issues posing significant safety risks.
The Japanese automaker is implementing two separate recall actions simultaneously. The first recall targets 318,781 Rogue SUVs manufactured between specific production periods, addressing faulty throttle body gears that have shown susceptibility to breakage. The second recall encompasses 323,917 vehicles from different production batches, focusing on damaged engine bearings that could potentially lead to hazardous oil leakage.
According to NHTSA documentation, these technical defects present serious driving hazards. The compromised throttle body gears could result in sudden loss of propulsion power, while the damaged engine bearings might cause hot engine oil discharge, creating dual threats of potential engine compartment fires and unexpected power failure while driving.
As remediation measures, Nissan authorized dealerships will perform essential software updates to the engine control modules and conduct thorough inspections of the identified components. Where inspection reveals damaged parts, technicians will execute complete replacements using enhanced components designed to address the identified failure points.
The recall campaign represents one of the most significant automotive safety actions of the year, affecting nearly all Rogue SUV models from specific model years. Nissan has committed to directly notifying affected vehicle owners through official channels, with repair services to be provided at no cost to consumers.