The Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Friday July 14 the recall of nearly 699,000 vehicles in Japan, as well as 749,000 abroad. The reason: various manufacturing defects, which have not yet caused any accidents, assured the group. We take stock.
Which models are affected?
They relate to units of its Note, Note Aura, Serena, Kicks models and its Leaf electric car. Much of the 700,000 units recalled in Japan are affected by multiple defects at once, the group said.
What are the manufacturing defects?
In detail, Nissan has recalled 484,025 units of its Note, Serena and Kicks models in Japan for insufficient protection of their engine pipes, which could damage these sheaths and prevent the vehicle from starting. The group also recalled 126,000 Serena for a wiring problem, and 6,434 Note Aura for a problem with the right front headlight.
More seriously, Nissan has also recalled 478,199 Note, Note Aura, Serena, Kicks and Leaf units in the archipelago because of an electronic control program that can cause vehicles to accelerate after ceasing to use cruise control. in certain circumstances.
Is this unusual?
While these recalls are massive, they are far from unusual, and many automakers perform them to prevent accidents related to manufacturing issues. Last April in France, the manufacturer had already had to recall 48,000 Nissan Micras for a problem with the seat rails, more specifically the upper slide, which risked cracking and generating an unexpected movement.