JAKARTA The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) on Monday, July 21 stated that it had closed its initial investigation of 454,840 units of Nissan vehicles.
Reuters reported that this decision follows Nissan's move to issue a recall last June regarding the engine failure issue.
The investigation, which began in December 2023, suspected engine failure in several models of Nissan vehicles resulting in a loss of movement. Consumers also reported a "tick" sound on the engine. NHTSA is concerned that engine failure could lead to a fire if an internal component is released and damages the engine block, creating a hole that allows engine oil to reach the hot surface.
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A total of 1,878 incidents related to this matter have been reported, with 12 of them leading to accidents or fires. The investigation includes several popular models such as Nissan Rogue, Altima, as well as luxury vehicles Infinity QX50 and QX55.
In response, the repairs made by Nissan in the recall last June involved an inspection by dealers to find metal debris in the engine oil tub. If not found debris, the dealer will replace the oil and make small repairs according to the type of engine. However, if debris is found, the engine may require large repairs or even replacement.
In addition, the company based in Yokohama also approved the extension of the affected vehicle guarantee to 10 years or 120,000 miles after inspections were carried out.
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