The Japanese automaker Nissan announced Thursday it will pull nearly 643,000 Rogue SUVs from American roadways following two distinct mechanical failures that federal safety officials say could result in complete power loss while driving.
Federal transportation safety regulators reported that Nissan will retrieve 318,781 Rogue vehicles due to faulty throttle body components that have suffered mechanical breakdown.
In a second action, the car manufacturer will also collect 323,917 additional Rogue SUVs because of compromised engine bearing systems. These defective bearings may leak extremely hot engine oil, creating dangerous fire conditions and potentially causing complete engine failure.
Transportation safety officials have recommended that authorized service centers update the vehicles’ computer control systems and install new parts where necessary to address both mechanical problems.
