Could anything be more terrifying than your car turning off right in the middle of a busy highway? Over 800,000 Nissan SUVs in the U.S. and Canada have been shown to fail while running under certain conditions.
Read on to see if your Nissan is dangerous to drive and how to solve the problem.
According to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report (NHTSA recall number 23V-093), hundreds of thousands of Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport models are not safe to drive and are being recalled. Why?
According to the recall, “The jackknife key may not hold the key blade in the extended ‘open’ position. Over time the internal pivot of the jackknife key may weaken, and the key fob could unlock and rotate downwards.
‘If the vehicle is driven with the key in the collapsed position, contact with the key fob by the driver could inadvertently turn the vehicle off while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.”
Which vehicles are impacted? The key itself is component part number 80561-4BA1B. Nissan models included in the recall are:
Any Rogue or Rogue Sport manufactured after these years should be fine, as the Intelligent Key system bypasses the physical issue of the jackknife. You should still check to see if your vehicle is part of a recall by searching for your vehicle identification number (VIN) on www.nhtsa.gov.
Tap or click here for five ways to determine if your vehicle is part of a recall.
You can find your VIN on documents like your title or registration. It’s also found on the vehicle itself. The inside of the driver-side door, under the spare tire, the rear tire well, the front car frame, your dashboard, or anywhere else the manufacturer has it stamped.
We recommend keeping a photo of your VIN on your phone in case of an emergency.
Keeping your family safe is the most important thing you can do. There are several options available to help, with the smartest being a home security system. Some systems have Wi-Fi-enabled cameras so that you can see what is going on, even when you’re not home. Tap or click here to see how to install cameras that upload right to the cloud.
Pass me a cold one: Relay hacks and keyless jamming are ways someone can take over your car’s key fob. Paid solution: Buy a signal-blocking case, like this shielded RFID-blocking pouch. Free solution: Store your key fob in the refrigerator or freezer; the multiple layers of metal block the signal.
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