A dangerous ignition key defect is affecting nearly 712,458 Nissan Rogues from 2014 to 2020, as well as a Rogue Sport crossover in 2017 and 2022. As we can see in the Nissan report , it is possible for the key to collapse while the vehicle is moving, causing the vehicle to shut off. So during driving, jackknife-style keys can collapse unexpectedly, causing the engine to shut off, putting the driver and passengers at risk which causes Nissan recall.
How many Nissan models have a recall of key defects?
There are 517,472 Rogue and 194,986 Rogue Sport models affected by the issue in the U.S. The problem affects only the S level of the Rogue and Rogue Sport SUVs. As Nissan states. No other Nissan models are affected.
Although Nissan says no injuries have been reported, the recall is a precaution to make sure its customers are safe, because of it the manufacturer announced to customers as an advice to use the key in the non-folding position and not to attach anything to Nissan key until the necessary modification can be done.
What customers can expect from Nissan?
Dealers will install a spacer into the key slot of owners’ key fobs once Nissan has given them the patch so that the key can no longer collapse. Dealers are prohibited from selling, leasing, trading, renting, or loaning any impacted automobiles in their inventory as a result of Nissan’s “stop sale” order until the patch has been implemented.
What can customers do if they have a Nissan key defect?
Owners of the Rogue and Rogue Sport can visit the NHTSA recalls page to see whether their car is involved in the recall.
If you’ve experienced your Nissan Rogue key fob not working properly or any other safety issues with your vehicle, pursuing a lemon law claim could be one of the best options available to you. California lemon laws help consumers who get stuck with defective cars.
First of all you need to give the manufacturer an opportunity to repair the vehicle. Each and every time you feel that your vehicle has an issue, take it to the manufacturer’s authorized dealership and ask them to repair it. Make sure you get a document stating the reason for your concerns. Lemon law complaints often need to be filed within a particular time limit, which differs per state, so it’s critical to contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible to evaluate your rights and opportunities.
If your vehicle has these problems, The Margarian Law Firm can help you. The Margarian Law Firm specializes in Lemon Law, Dealer Fraud, and Consumer Class Actions. If your vehicle is a Lemon, or if you were victim to dealer fraud, then reach out to The Margarian Law Firm at (818) 553-1000
