DETROIT (AP) – Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the United States and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to turn off while driving.
The recall covers certain Rogues from model years 2014 through 2020, as well as Rogue Sports from 2017 through 2022.
Nissan says the SUVs have folding keys that may not stay fully open. If driven with the key partially folded, a driver could accidentally touch the fob and turn off the engine.
This can cause a loss of engine power and brake power, and the air bags may not inflate in a crash.
The company says it is not aware of any accidents or injuries caused by the problem.
Nissan has yet to come up with a solution. Owners will be notified in March with an interim letter telling them not to attach anything else to the key fob. They will then receive another letter telling them to bring the SUVs in for repair. The automaker says owners with keys that won’t stay in the open position should contact their dealers.
