Nissan is
recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a
key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they’re being
driven.
The recall covers certain Rogues from the 2014 through 2020 model years, as well as Rogue Sports from 2017 through 2022.
Nissan
says the SUVs have jackknife folding keys that may not stay fully open.
If driven with the key partially folded, a driver could touch the fob,
inadvertently turning off the engine.
This can cause loss of engine power and power brakes, and the air bags might not inflate in a crash.
The company says it’s not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by the problem.
Nissan
hasn’t come up with a fix yet. Owners will be notified in March with an
interim letter telling them not to attach anything else to the key
ring. Then they’ll get another letter telling them to take their SUVs in
for repairs. The automaker says owners with keys that won’t stay in the
open position should contact their dealers.