Posted on 03/02/2023 10:47:59 AM PST by Red Badger
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.
In the old days, yes.
I don’t know about today’s computerized ignition systems.
I do know if you turn off the key, the steering wheel will lock...........
A ton of keys do that!
I remember solving a few problems by telling women to stop loading their Keychain with crap
I had an MG in the 70’s that would do that.
That was my initial thought, possible you could blow up the cat converter. But I think if the Ignition is turned off, the fuel pump, being electric, will also turn off.
Friend of mine back in High School had an early 70’s Chevelle. He put a ton of work into it, and the long, long, journey was almost done so he could drive it. It was beautiful dark blue with metal-fleck paint, mag wheels, the works.
He took it to the shop to let them adjust somethingorother, handed the keys to the mechanic who fired it up and started into the garage. As the mechanic was steering it into the garage, he turned off the engine and pushed the clutch to coast into position - and THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED... The front right fender hit the door column. Serious damage. Needless to say, the service station paid for the body work. My friend cried first, and then got mad. Funny now, not funny then!
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