NHTSA Recall # | 113539 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V418000 |
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Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | JUKE |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 04/08/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/07/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/10/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/07/15 |
Report created | 01/07/15 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 14595 |
Defect summary | Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 versa sedan vehicles manufactured july 16, 2013, to january 29, 2014, 2013-2014 cube vehicles manufactured july 3, 2013, to october 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 juke vehicles manufactured july 3, 2013, to october 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing. |
Consequence summary | If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2015. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |